“Place to hibernate”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Place to hibernate”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 3, 2025 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Place to hibernate” is LAIR
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Place to hibernate” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LAIR — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.
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.
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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Place to hibernate”
What is the answer to “Place to hibernate” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LAIR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Place to hibernate”?
The answer LAIR contains 4 letters.
Was “Place to hibernate” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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