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“__ down (become thinner)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ down (become thinner)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter M
S ? ? M

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S L I M

The answer to “__ down (become thinner)” is SLIM

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 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 “__ down (become thinner)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLIM — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with M.

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 SLIM

SLIM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “__ down (become thinner)”

What is the answer to “__ down (become thinner)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLIM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, July 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ down (become thinner)”?

The answer SLIM contains 4 letters.

Was “__ down (become thinner)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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