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“Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E E L S

The answer to “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them” is EELS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 11, 2025

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 E starts with

The clue “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EELS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them”

What is the answer to “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EELS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them”?

The answer EELS contains 4 letters.

Was “Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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