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“Headphones cover them”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Headphones cover them”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, December 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E A R S

The answer to “Headphones cover them” is EARS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 22, 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 E starts with

The clue “Headphones cover them” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EARS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Headphones cover them”

What is the answer to “Headphones cover them” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EARS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, December 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Headphones cover them”?

The answer EARS contains 4 letters.

Was “Headphones cover them” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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