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“Place for a chin on a violin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Place for a chin on a violin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter T
R ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R E S T

The answer to “Place for a chin on a violin” is REST

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 15, 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 R starts with

The clue “Place for a chin on a violin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is REST — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with T.

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 “Place for a chin on a violin”

What is the answer to “Place for a chin on a violin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REST — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Place for a chin on a violin”?

The answer REST contains 4 letters.

Was “Place for a chin on a violin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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