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“Formal teen dance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Formal teen dance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter M
P ? ? M

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P R O M

The answer to “Formal teen dance” is PROM

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 23, 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 P starts with

The clue “Formal teen dance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PROM — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with M.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Formal teen dance”

What is the answer to “Formal teen dance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PROM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Formal teen dance”?

The answer PROM contains 4 letters.

Was “Formal teen dance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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