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“Help yourself to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Help yourself to”, 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 T
Last letter E
T ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T A K E

The answer to “Help yourself to” is TAKE

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 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Help yourself to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAKE — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer TAKE

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Frequently asked questions about “Help yourself to”

What is the answer to “Help yourself to” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Help yourself to”?

The answer TAKE contains 4 letters.

Was “Help yourself to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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