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“"Quiet down!"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Quiet down!"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter H
H ? ? H

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

H U S H

The answer to “"Quiet down!"” is HUSH

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 22, 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 H starts with

The clue “"Quiet down!"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HUSH — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with H.

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 HUSH

HUSH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“"Be quiet!"” Apr 28, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “"Quiet down!"”

What is the answer to “"Quiet down!"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HUSH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"Quiet down!"”?

The answer HUSH contains 4 letters.

Was “"Quiet down!"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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