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“Former flames”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former flames”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E X E S

The answer to “Former flames” is EXES

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 27, 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 E starts with

The clue “Former flames” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EXES — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Former flames”

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

The verified answer is EXES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Former flames”?

The answer EXES contains 4 letters.

Was “Former flames” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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