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“Runs __ (owes for drinks)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Runs __ (owes for drinks)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter B
A ? ? B

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A T A B

The answer to “Runs __ (owes for drinks)” is ATAB

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 16, 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 A starts with

The clue “Runs __ (owes for drinks)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATAB — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with B.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Runs __ (owes for drinks)”

What is the answer to “Runs __ (owes for drinks)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Runs __ (owes for drinks)”?

The answer ATAB contains 4 letters.

Was “Runs __ (owes for drinks)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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