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“Express derision”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Express derision”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 31, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter J
Last letter R
J ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

J E E R

The answer to “Express derision” is JEER

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 31, 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 J starts with

The clue “Express derision” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 31, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is JEER — a 4-letter word that begins with J and ends with R.

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 “Express derision”

What is the answer to “Express derision” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is JEER — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Express derision”?

The answer JEER contains 4 letters.

Was “Express derision” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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