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“A "Cradle of Civilization"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “A "Cradle of Civilization"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter Q
I ? ? Q

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

I R A Q

The answer to “A "Cradle of Civilization"” is IRAQ

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “A "Cradle of Civilization"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IRAQ — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with Q.

This answer contains 2 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 “A "Cradle of Civilization"”

What is the answer to “A "Cradle of Civilization"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IRAQ — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “A "Cradle of Civilization"”?

The answer IRAQ contains 4 letters.

Was “A "Cradle of Civilization"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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