“Most essential part”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Most essential part”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 20, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter H
P ? ? H

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P I T H

The answer to “Most essential part” is PITH

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 20, 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 P starts with

The clue “Most essential part” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is PITH — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with H.

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 “Most essential part”

What is the answer to “Most essential part” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PITH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Most essential part”?

The answer PITH contains 4 letters.

Was “Most essential part” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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