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“"__ Off to See the Wizard"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"__ Off to See the Wizard"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W E R E

The answer to “"__ Off to See the Wizard"” is WERE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 26, 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 W starts with

The clue “"__ Off to See the Wizard"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is WERE — a 4-letter word that begins with W 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 to See the Wizard"”

What is the answer to “"__ Off to See the Wizard"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WERE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"__ Off to See the Wizard"”?

The answer WERE contains 4 letters.

Was “"__ Off to See the Wizard"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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