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“Canoe or kayak”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Canoe or kayak”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter T
B ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B O A T

The answer to “Canoe or kayak” is BOAT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Canoe or kayak” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BOAT — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

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.

Other clues with the answer BOAT

BOAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Canoe or kayak”

What is the answer to “Canoe or kayak” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BOAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Canoe or kayak”?

The answer BOAT contains 4 letters.

Was “Canoe or kayak” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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