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“Rural breeder”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rural breeder”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M A R E

The answer to “Rural breeder” is MARE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 29, 2025

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 M starts with

The clue “Rural breeder” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 29, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MARE — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with E.

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 “Rural breeder”

What is the answer to “Rural breeder” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MARE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Rural breeder”?

The answer MARE contains 4 letters.

Was “Rural breeder” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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