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“Bit of bad behavior”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bit of bad behavior”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter O
N ? ? O

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

N O N O

The answer to “Bit of bad behavior” is NONO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Bit of bad behavior” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 2, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NONO — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with O.

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 “Bit of bad behavior”

What is the answer to “Bit of bad behavior” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NONO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bit of bad behavior”?

The answer NONO contains 4 letters.

Was “Bit of bad behavior” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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