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“Pull from behind”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pull from behind”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 1, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter G
D ? ? G

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

D R A G

The answer to “Pull from behind” is DRAG

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 1, 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 D starts with

The clue “Pull from behind” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DRAG — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with G.

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 DRAG

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More clues from the April 1, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Pull from behind”

What is the answer to “Pull from behind” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DRAG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pull from behind”?

The answer DRAG contains 4 letters.

Was “Pull from behind” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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