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“Legal tender”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Legal tender”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, December 31, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter H
C ? ? H

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C A S H

The answer to “Legal tender” is CASH

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 31, 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 “Legal tender” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is CASH — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with H.

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 “Legal tender”

What is the answer to “Legal tender” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CASH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Legal tender”?

The answer CASH contains 4 letters.

Was “Legal tender” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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