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“Austrian-based trade group”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Austrian-based trade group”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter C
O ? ? C

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

O P E C

The answer to “Austrian-based trade group” is OPEC

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 2, 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 O starts with

The clue “Austrian-based trade group” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 2, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is OPEC — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with C.

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 “Austrian-based trade group”

What is the answer to “Austrian-based trade group” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OPEC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Austrian-based trade group”?

The answer OPEC contains 4 letters.

Was “Austrian-based trade group” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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