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“Not like that”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not like that”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, December 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E L S E

The answer to “Not like that” is ELSE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Not like that” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ELSE — a 4-letter word that begins with E 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 ELSE

ELSE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Not like that”

What is the answer to “Not like that” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELSE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Not like that”?

The answer ELSE contains 4 letters.

Was “Not like that” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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