“Salutatory lines”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Salutatory lines”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

O D E S

The answer to “Salutatory lines” is ODES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 12, 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 O starts with

The clue “Salutatory lines” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ODES — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

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 “Salutatory lines”

What is the answer to “Salutatory lines” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ODES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Salutatory lines”?

The answer ODES contains 4 letters.

Was “Salutatory lines” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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