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“43-Down slipknot”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “43-Down slipknot”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter N
Last letter E
N ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

N O O S E

The answer to “43-Down slipknot” is NOOSE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Nov 30, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “43-Down slipknot” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOOSE — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “43-Down slipknot”

What is the answer to “43-Down slipknot” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NOOSE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “43-Down slipknot”?

The answer NOOSE contains 5 letters.

Was “43-Down slipknot” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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