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“Offend the nose”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Offend the nose”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter K
R ? ? K

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R E E K

The answer to “Offend the nose” is REEK

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 7, 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 R starts with

The clue “Offend the nose” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is REEK — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with K.

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 “Offend the nose”

What is the answer to “Offend the nose” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REEK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Offend the nose”?

The answer REEK contains 4 letters.

Was “Offend the nose” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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