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“Explorer Hernando de __”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Explorer Hernando de __”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter O
S ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S O T O

The answer to “Explorer Hernando de __” is SOTO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 14, 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 S starts with

The clue “Explorer Hernando de __” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SOTO — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with O.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Explorer Hernando de __”

What is the answer to “Explorer Hernando de __” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOTO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Explorer Hernando de __”?

The answer SOTO contains 4 letters.

Was “Explorer Hernando de __” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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