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“Irish republic”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Irish republic”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 26, 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 Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E I R E

The answer to “Irish republic” is EIRE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 26, 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 “Irish republic” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EIRE — 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.

Other clues with the answer EIRE

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Frequently asked questions about “Irish republic”

What is the answer to “Irish republic” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EIRE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Irish republic”?

The answer EIRE contains 4 letters.

Was “Irish republic” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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