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“Begin to move”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Begin to move”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S T I R

The answer to “Begin to move” is STIR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 16, 2026

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 S starts with

The clue “Begin to move” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STIR — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

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.

Other clues with the answer STIR

STIR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Begin to move”

What is the answer to “Begin to move” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STIR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Begin to move”?

The answer STIR contains 4 letters.

Was “Begin to move” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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