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“Rude glance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rude glance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter R
L ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L E E R

The answer to “Rude glance” is LEER

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Rude glance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEER — a 4-letter word that begins with L 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 LEER

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Frequently asked questions about “Rude glance”

What is the answer to “Rude glance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEER — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Rude glance”?

The answer LEER contains 4 letters.

Was “Rude glance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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