“Name near Clara on Western maps”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Name near Clara on Western maps”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 3, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter J
Last letter E
J ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

J O S E

The answer to “Name near Clara on Western maps” is JOSE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 3, 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 J starts with

The clue “Name near Clara on Western maps” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is JOSE — a 4-letter word that begins with J 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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Frequently asked questions about “Name near Clara on Western maps”

What is the answer to “Name near Clara on Western maps” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is JOSE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Name near Clara on Western maps”?

The answer JOSE contains 4 letters.

Was “Name near Clara on Western maps” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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