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“Former Volvo rival”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former Volvo rival”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S A A B

The answer to “Former Volvo rival” is SAAB

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 30, 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 S starts with

The clue “Former Volvo rival” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SAAB — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with B.

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 Volvo rival”

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

The verified answer is SAAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Former Volvo rival”?

The answer SAAB contains 4 letters.

Was “Former Volvo rival” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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