“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.
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The answer to “Break like a twig” is SNAP
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently 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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