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“Move quickly and suddenly”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Move quickly and suddenly”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, December 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter T
D ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

D A R T

The answer to “Move quickly and suddenly” is DART

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 25, 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 D starts with

The clue “Move quickly and suddenly” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DART — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with T.

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 “Move quickly and suddenly”

What is the answer to “Move quickly and suddenly” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DART — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Move quickly and suddenly”?

The answer DART contains 4 letters.

Was “Move quickly and suddenly” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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