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“Is just joking”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Is just joking”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter K
Last letter S
K ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

K I D S

The answer to “Is just joking” is KIDS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Is just joking” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is KIDS — a 4-letter word that begins with K and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Is just joking”

What is the answer to “Is just joking” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KIDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Is just joking”?

The answer KIDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Is just joking” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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