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“Significant plot”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Significant plot”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A C R E

The answer to “Significant plot” is ACRE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 18, 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 A starts with

The clue “Significant plot” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACRE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer ACRE

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Frequently asked questions about “Significant plot”

What is the answer to “Significant plot” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACRE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, July 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Significant plot”?

The answer ACRE contains 4 letters.

Was “Significant plot” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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