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“Burn somewhat”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Burn somewhat”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter R
C ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C H A R

The answer to “Burn somewhat” is CHAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 4, 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 C starts with

The clue “Burn somewhat” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is CHAR — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with R.

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.

Other clues with the answer CHAR

CHAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Singe slightly” Dec 25, 2025 “Blacken lightly” Dec 4, 2025 “Burn slightly, as a steak” Oct 20, 2025 “Sear on a grill” Sep 24, 2025 “Blacken on a grill” Aug 13, 2025 “Blacken on a grill” Jun 16, 2025 “Sear on the grill” Apr 7, 2025

More clues from the May 4, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Burn somewhat”

What is the answer to “Burn somewhat” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CHAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Burn somewhat”?

The answer CHAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Burn somewhat” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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