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“Roof overhang”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Roof overhang”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E A V E

The answer to “Roof overhang” is EAVE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Roof overhang” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EAVE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 EAVE

EAVE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Roof overhang”

What is the answer to “Roof overhang” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EAVE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Roof overhang”?

The answer EAVE contains 4 letters.

Was “Roof overhang” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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