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“Executive Branch exec”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Executive Branch exec”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter V
Last letter P
V ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

V E E P

The answer to “Executive Branch exec” is VEEP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Executive Branch exec” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is VEEP — a 4-letter word that begins with V and ends with P.

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 VEEP

VEEP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Executive Branch exec”

What is the answer to “Executive Branch exec” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VEEP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Executive Branch exec”?

The answer VEEP contains 4 letters.

Was “Executive Branch exec” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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