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“Looks at closely”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Looks at closely”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E Y E S

The answer to “Looks at closely” is EYES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Looks at closely” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EYES — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 “Looks at closely”

What is the answer to “Looks at closely” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EYES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Looks at closely”?

The answer EYES contains 4 letters.

Was “Looks at closely” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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