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“Gets free (of)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gets free (of)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, December 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R I D S

The answer to “Gets free (of)” is RIDS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Gets free (of)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RIDS — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Gets free (of)”

What is the answer to “Gets free (of)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RIDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, December 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gets free (of)”?

The answer RIDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Gets free (of)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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