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“Checkers or Monopoly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Checkers or Monopoly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter E
G ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

G A M E

The answer to “Checkers or Monopoly” is GAME

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 24, 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 G starts with

The clue “Checkers or Monopoly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is GAME — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with E.

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 GAME

GAME has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Checkers or Monopoly”

What is the answer to “Checkers or Monopoly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GAME — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Checkers or Monopoly”?

The answer GAME contains 4 letters.

Was “Checkers or Monopoly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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