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“Maui or Ireland”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Maui or Ireland”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, December 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I S L E

The answer to “Maui or Ireland” is ISLE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 2, 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 I starts with

The clue “Maui or Ireland” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ISLE — a 4-letter word that begins with I 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 ISLE

ISLE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Main land” Jun 20, 2026 “Spot of land” Jun 18, 2026 “Bit of land in the sea” Jun 16, 2026 “Spot of land in the sea” Jun 8, 2026 “Maui or Oahu” Jun 3, 2026 “Oceanic oasis” May 29, 2026 “Dot on a Caribbean map” May 13, 2026 “Maui or Oahu” Apr 20, 2026 “Dot of land in an ocean” Mar 9, 2026 “Land amidst water” Jan 18, 2026 “Chain key” Jan 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Maui or Ireland”

What is the answer to “Maui or Ireland” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISLE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Maui or Ireland”?

The answer ISLE contains 4 letters.

Was “Maui or Ireland” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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