“Break like a twig”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Break like a twig”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 21, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter P
S ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S N A P

The answer to “Break like a twig” is SNAP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 21, 2025

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 “Break like a twig” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SNAP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Break like a twig”

What is the answer to “Break like a twig” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SNAP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Break like a twig”?

The answer SNAP contains 4 letters.

Was “Break like a twig” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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