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“"Freedom from" feeling”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Freedom from" feeling”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E A S E

The answer to “"Freedom from" feeling” is EASE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “"Freedom from" feeling” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EASE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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.

Other clues with the answer EASE

EASE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Make less complicated” Jun 1, 2026 “Slacken off” May 20, 2026 “Make simpler” May 18, 2026 “Make simpler” May 17, 2026 “Peace of mind” May 15, 2026 “Make simpler” May 12, 2026 “Coaster's position” May 2, 2026 “Simplicity” Apr 22, 2026 “Lighten, as burdens” Apr 14, 2026 “Make simpler” Apr 13, 2026 “Uncomplicate” Mar 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “"Freedom from" feeling”

What is the answer to “"Freedom from" feeling” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EASE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Freedom from" feeling”?

The answer EASE contains 4 letters.

Was “"Freedom from" feeling” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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