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“In __ of (instead of)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “In __ of (instead of)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter U
L ? ? U

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L I E U

The answer to “In __ of (instead of)” is LIEU

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “In __ of (instead of)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIEU — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with U.

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 “In __ of (instead of)”

What is the answer to “In __ of (instead of)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIEU — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “In __ of (instead of)”?

The answer LIEU contains 4 letters.

Was “In __ of (instead of)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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