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“Reduced by”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Reduced by”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L E S S

The answer to “Reduced by” is LESS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 5, 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 L starts with

The clue “Reduced by” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LESS — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

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 LESS

LESS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“A smaller amount” May 4, 2026 “Not as often” Mar 22, 2026 “Not so much” Mar 17, 2026 “Not as much” Mar 16, 2026 “Not as expensive” Mar 1, 2026 “Not as costly” Feb 8, 2026 “Not as much” Jan 26, 2026 “Not as much” Dec 22, 2025 “Not as much” Sep 9, 2025 “A smaller portion” Sep 4, 2025 “Not as much” Jul 21, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Reduced by”

What is the answer to “Reduced by” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LESS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Reduced by”?

The answer LESS contains 4 letters.

Was “Reduced by” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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