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“Back part of a shoe”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Back part of a shoe”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter L
H ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H E E L

The answer to “Back part of a shoe” is HEEL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Back part of a shoe” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HEEL — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with L.

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 part of a shoe”

What is the answer to “Back part of a shoe” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HEEL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Back part of a shoe”?

The answer HEEL contains 4 letters.

Was “Back part of a shoe” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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