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“Fraction of a square mile”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fraction of a square mile”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A C R E

The answer to “Fraction of a square mile” is ACRE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Fraction of a square mile” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACRE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 “Fraction of a square mile”

What is the answer to “Fraction of a square mile” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACRE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fraction of a square mile”?

The answer ACRE contains 4 letters.

Was “Fraction of a square mile” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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