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“Simple rhyme scheme”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Simple rhyme scheme”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A B B A

The answer to “Simple rhyme scheme” is ABBA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Simple rhyme scheme” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ABBA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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 “Simple rhyme scheme”

What is the answer to “Simple rhyme scheme” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABBA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Simple rhyme scheme”?

The answer ABBA contains 4 letters.

Was “Simple rhyme scheme” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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