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“Back in the day”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Back in the day”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter E
O ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

O N C E

The answer to “Back in the day” is ONCE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 25, 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 “Back in the day” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ONCE — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with E.

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 “Back in the day”

What is the answer to “Back in the day” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ONCE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Back in the day”?

The answer ONCE contains 4 letters.

Was “Back in the day” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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