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“Called balls and strikes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Called balls and strikes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter D
U ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

U M P E D

The answer to “Called balls and strikes” is UMPED

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Apr 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Called balls and strikes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is UMPED — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Called balls and strikes”

What is the answer to “Called balls and strikes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UMPED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Called balls and strikes”?

The answer UMPED contains 5 letters.

Was “Called balls and strikes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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