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“Seized auto, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Seized auto, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter O
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A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R E P O

The answer to “Seized auto, for short” is REPO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 24, 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 R starts with

The clue “Seized auto, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is REPO — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.

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 “Seized auto, for short”

What is the answer to “Seized auto, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REPO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Seized auto, for short”?

The answer REPO contains 4 letters.

Was “Seized auto, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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