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“Rip in paper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rip in paper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter R
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A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

T E A R

The answer to “Rip in paper” is TEAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Rip in paper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEAR — a 4-letter word that begins with T 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.

Other clues with the answer TEAR

TEAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Pull apart” May 20, 2026 “Paper rip” Mar 31, 2026 “Sock flaw” Jan 7, 2026 “Salty drop” Oct 26, 2025 “Shed a __ (weep)” Aug 27, 2025 “Rip (apart)” Aug 19, 2025 “Fabric flaw” Aug 17, 2025 “Rip (apart)” Jul 6, 2025 “Rip (up)” Jun 9, 2025 “Rip (up)” May 12, 2025 “Rip (apart)” May 5, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Rip in paper”

What is the answer to “Rip in paper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rip in paper”?

The answer TEAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Rip in paper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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