“Cut short”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cut short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 13, 2025 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Cut short” is STOP
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Cut short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is STOP — 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.
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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Cut short”
What is the answer to “Cut short” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is STOP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Cut short”?
The answer STOP contains 4 letters.
Was “Cut short” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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