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“ASAP imperative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “ASAP imperative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter H
R ? ? H

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R U S H

The answer to “ASAP imperative” is RUSH

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 29, 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 R starts with

The clue “ASAP imperative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 29, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RUSH — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with H.

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 “ASAP imperative”

What is the answer to “ASAP imperative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RUSH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “ASAP imperative”?

The answer RUSH contains 4 letters.

Was “ASAP imperative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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