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“Behind schedule”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Behind schedule”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L A T E

The answer to “Behind schedule” is LATE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 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 L starts with

The clue “Behind schedule” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LATE — a 4-letter word that begins with L 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.

Other clues with the answer LATE

LATE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Behind schedule”

What is the answer to “Behind schedule” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LATE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Behind schedule”?

The answer LATE contains 4 letters.

Was “Behind schedule” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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