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“Overly proper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Overly proper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 10, 2025 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 Monday puzzle

The Answer

P R I M

The answer to “Overly proper” is PRIM

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 10, 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 P starts with

The clue “Overly proper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 10, 2025 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.

Other clues with the answer PRIM

PRIM has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Overly proper”

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

The verified answer is PRIM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 10, 2025.

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

The answer PRIM contains 4 letters.

Was “Overly proper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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