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“Edibles oversight org.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Edibles oversight org.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, December 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter A
U ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U S D A

The answer to “Edibles oversight org.” is USDA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “Edibles oversight org.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is USDA — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 USDA

USDA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“ORGANIC seal letters” Apr 30, 2026 “Beef inspection agcy.” Apr 7, 2026 “Food inspection agcy.” Feb 17, 2026 “Beef inspection org.” Jan 13, 2026 “Food-inspecting agcy.” Nov 25, 2025 “Beef inspecting agency: Abbr.” Nov 24, 2025 “Food safety org.” Jun 11, 2025 “__ ORGANIC seal” Jan 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Edibles oversight org.”

What is the answer to “Edibles oversight org.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is USDA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Edibles oversight org.”?

The answer USDA contains 4 letters.

Was “Edibles oversight org.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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