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“Purchase for a pagoda”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Purchase for a pagoda”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

G O N G

The answer to “Purchase for a pagoda” is GONG

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Purchase for a pagoda” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is GONG — a 4-letter word that begins with G 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Purchase for a pagoda”

What is the answer to “Purchase for a pagoda” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GONG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Purchase for a pagoda”?

The answer GONG contains 4 letters.

Was “Purchase for a pagoda” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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