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“Loafer or sneaker”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Loafer or sneaker”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S H O E

The answer to “Loafer or sneaker” is SHOE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 8, 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 S starts with

The clue “Loafer or sneaker” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHOE — a 4-letter word that begins with S 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.

Other clues with the answer SHOE

SHOE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Loafer or sneaker”

What is the answer to “Loafer or sneaker” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHOE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Loafer or sneaker”?

The answer SHOE contains 4 letters.

Was “Loafer or sneaker” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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