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“Key __ pie”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Key __ pie”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L I M E

The answer to “Key __ pie” is LIME

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Key __ pie” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LIME — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

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 “Key __ pie”

What is the answer to “Key __ pie” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIME — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Key __ pie”?

The answer LIME contains 4 letters.

Was “Key __ pie” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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