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“Ear covering in winter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ear covering in winter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter F
M ? ? F

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

M U F F

The answer to “Ear covering in winter” is MUFF

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Ear covering in winter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MUFF — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with F.

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 MUFF

MUFF has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Ear covering in winter”

What is the answer to “Ear covering in winter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MUFF — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, January 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ear covering in winter”?

The answer MUFF contains 4 letters.

Was “Ear covering in winter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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