“Much less than a scourge”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Much less than a scourge”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 19, 2025 puzzle.
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The answer to “Much less than a scourge” is PEST
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Much less than a scourge” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PEST — a 4-letter word that begins with P 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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Saturday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Much less than a scourge”
What is the answer to “Much less than a scourge” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is PEST — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Much less than a scourge”?
The answer PEST contains 4 letters.
Was “Much less than a scourge” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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