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“Pause in the action”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pause in the action”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter L
L ? ? L

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

L U L L

The answer to “Pause in the action” is LULL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Pause in the action” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LULL — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with L.

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 “Pause in the action”

What is the answer to “Pause in the action” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LULL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pause in the action”?

The answer LULL contains 4 letters.

Was “Pause in the action” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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