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“Sign of a thaw”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sign of a thaw”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter P
D ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D R I P

The answer to “Sign of a thaw” is DRIP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Sign of a thaw” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DRIP — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with P.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Sign of a thaw”

What is the answer to “Sign of a thaw” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DRIP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sign of a thaw”?

The answer DRIP contains 4 letters.

Was “Sign of a thaw” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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