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“__ in the woods (innocent person)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ in the woods (innocent person)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

B A B E

The answer to “__ in the woods (innocent person)” is BABE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “__ in the woods (innocent person)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BABE — a 4-letter word that begins with B 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “__ in the woods (innocent person)”

What is the answer to “__ in the woods (innocent person)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BABE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ in the woods (innocent person)”?

The answer BABE contains 4 letters.

Was “__ in the woods (innocent person)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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