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“Ivy in Philly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ivy in Philly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter N
P ? ? N

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P E N N

The answer to “Ivy in Philly” is PENN

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Ivy in Philly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PENN — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with N.

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 “Ivy in Philly”

What is the answer to “Ivy in Philly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PENN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ivy in Philly”?

The answer PENN contains 4 letters.

Was “Ivy in Philly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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