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“__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter F
G ? ? F

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

G U L F

The answer to “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)” is GULF

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 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 G starts with

The clue “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is GULF — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with F.

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 “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)”

What is the answer to “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GULF — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)”?

The answer GULF contains 4 letters.

Was “__ of Mexico (water west of Florida)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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