“Man or boy”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Man or boy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 25, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Man or boy” is MALE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Man or boy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MALE — a 4-letter word that begins with M 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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What is the answer to “Man or boy” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is MALE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 25, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Man or boy”?
The answer MALE contains 4 letters.
Was “Man or boy” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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