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“Give and take”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Give and take”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter P
S ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S W A P

The answer to “Give and take” is SWAP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 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 S starts with

The clue “Give and take” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SWAP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

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.

Other clues with the answer SWAP

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Frequently asked questions about “Give and take”

What is the answer to “Give and take” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SWAP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Give and take”?

The answer SWAP contains 4 letters.

Was “Give and take” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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