“Shot in the dark”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shot in the dark”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 16, 2025 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Shot in the dark” is STAB
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Shot in the dark” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is STAB — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with B.
This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Shot in the dark”
What is the answer to “Shot in the dark” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is STAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
How many letters is the answer to “Shot in the dark”?
The answer STAB contains 4 letters.
Was “Shot in the dark” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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