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“Self-defense school”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Self-defense school”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter O
D ? ? O

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D O J O

The answer to “Self-defense school” is DOJO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 17, 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 D starts with

The clue “Self-defense school” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DOJO — a 4-letter word that begins with D 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 “Self-defense school”

What is the answer to “Self-defense school” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOJO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Self-defense school”?

The answer DOJO contains 4 letters.

Was “Self-defense school” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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