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“Overly formal”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Overly formal”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter M
P ? ? M

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P R I M

The answer to “Overly formal” is PRIM

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 24, 2026

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 P starts with

The clue “Overly formal” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PRIM — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with M.

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 “Overly formal”

What is the answer to “Overly formal” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PRIM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Overly formal”?

The answer PRIM contains 4 letters.

Was “Overly formal” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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