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“Half a potpourri pair”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Half a potpourri pair”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O D D S

The answer to “Half a potpourri pair” is ODDS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Half a potpourri pair” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 2, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ODDS — a 4-letter word that begins with O 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 “Half a potpourri pair”

What is the answer to “Half a potpourri pair” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ODDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Half a potpourri pair”?

The answer ODDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Half a potpourri pair” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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