“Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 18, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D O M E

The answer to “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)” is DOME

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 18, 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 D starts with

The clue “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DOME — a 4-letter word that begins with D 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 “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)”

What is the answer to “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOME — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)”?

The answer DOME contains 4 letters.

Was “Off the ___ (top-of-mind, not surprisingly)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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