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“Impede opposite”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Impede opposite”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E A S E

The answer to “Impede opposite” is EASE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Impede opposite” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EASE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Impede opposite”

What is the answer to “Impede opposite” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Impede opposite”?

The answer EASE contains 4 letters.

Was “Impede opposite” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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