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“Bovine hurdle of rhyme”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bovine hurdle of rhyme”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter N
M ? ? N

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

M O O N

The answer to “Bovine hurdle of rhyme” is MOON

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 20, 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 M starts with

The clue “Bovine hurdle of rhyme” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MOON — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with N.

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 “Bovine hurdle of rhyme”

What is the answer to “Bovine hurdle of rhyme” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOON — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bovine hurdle of rhyme”?

The answer MOON contains 4 letters.

Was “Bovine hurdle of rhyme” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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