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“Clips used as hooks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Clips used as hooks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T E A S E R S

The answer to “Clips used as hooks” is TEASERS

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Aug 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Clips used as hooks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TEASERS — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Clips used as hooks”

What is the answer to “Clips used as hooks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEASERS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Clips used as hooks”?

The answer TEASERS contains 7 letters.

Was “Clips used as hooks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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