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“Former fast flyers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former fast flyers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S S T S

The answer to “Former fast flyers” is SSTS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Former fast flyers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SSTS — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 4 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 “Former fast flyers”

What is the answer to “Former fast flyers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SSTS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Former fast flyers”?

The answer SSTS contains 4 letters.

Was “Former fast flyers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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