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“Karate move”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Karate move”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter P
C ? ? P

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C H O P

The answer to “Karate move” is CHOP

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 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 C starts with

The clue “Karate move” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CHOP — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with P.

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.

Other clues with the answer CHOP

CHOP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Karate move”

What is the answer to “Karate move” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CHOP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Karate move”?

The answer CHOP contains 4 letters.

Was “Karate move” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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