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“Basic irregular verb”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Basic irregular verb”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T O B E

The answer to “Basic irregular verb” is TOBE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 30, 2026

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 T starts with

The clue “Basic irregular verb” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TOBE — a 4-letter word that begins with T 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 “Basic irregular verb”

What is the answer to “Basic irregular verb” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOBE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Basic irregular verb”?

The answer TOBE contains 4 letters.

Was “Basic irregular verb” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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