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“Phrase of estimation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Phrase of estimation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter O
O ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O R S O

The answer to “Phrase of estimation” is ORSO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 6, 2026

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 O starts with

The clue “Phrase of estimation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ORSO — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with O.

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.

Other clues with the answer ORSO

ORSO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Phrase of estimation”

What is the answer to “Phrase of estimation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORSO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Phrase of estimation”?

The answer ORSO contains 4 letters.

Was “Phrase of estimation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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