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“Let off some steam”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Let off some steam”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter V
Last letter T
V ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

V E N T

The answer to “Let off some steam” is VENT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 27, 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 V starts with

The clue “Let off some steam” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 27, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is VENT — a 4-letter word that begins with V and ends with T.

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 “Let off some steam”

What is the answer to “Let off some steam” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VENT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Let off some steam”?

The answer VENT contains 4 letters.

Was “Let off some steam” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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