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“Fake quarter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fake quarter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter G
S ? ? G

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S L U G

The answer to “Fake quarter” is SLUG

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Fake quarter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SLUG — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.

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 SLUG

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Frequently asked questions about “Fake quarter”

What is the answer to “Fake quarter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLUG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fake quarter”?

The answer SLUG contains 4 letters.

Was “Fake quarter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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