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“Allowed to borrow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Allowed to borrow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter T
L ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L E N T

The answer to “Allowed to borrow” is LENT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Allowed to borrow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LENT — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Allowed to borrow”

What is the answer to “Allowed to borrow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LENT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Allowed to borrow”?

The answer LENT contains 4 letters.

Was “Allowed to borrow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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