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“Cause for compensation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cause for compensation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T O R T

The answer to “Cause for compensation” is TORT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Cause for compensation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TORT — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with T.

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 “Cause for compensation”

What is the answer to “Cause for compensation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TORT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Cause for compensation”?

The answer TORT contains 4 letters.

Was “Cause for compensation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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