“Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 6, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter X
Last letter O
X ? ? O

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

X O X O

The answer to “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters” is XOXO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter X starts with

The clue “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is XOXO — a 4-letter word that begins with X and ends with O.

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 “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters”

What is the answer to “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is XOXO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters”?

The answer XOXO contains 4 letters.

Was “Hugs-and-kisses symbols in love letters” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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