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“Compare wares”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Compare wares”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, March 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter P
S ? ? P

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S H O P

The answer to “Compare wares” is SHOP

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Compare wares” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, March 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SHOP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

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.

Other clues with the answer SHOP

SHOP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Compare wares”

What is the answer to “Compare wares” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHOP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, March 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Compare wares”?

The answer SHOP contains 4 letters.

Was “Compare wares” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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