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“Skeptical comment”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Skeptical comment”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I B E T

The answer to “Skeptical comment” is IBET

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 12, 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 I starts with

The clue “Skeptical comment” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IBET — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

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 IBET

IBET has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Skeptical reply” May 6, 2026 “Skeptic's comment” Apr 15, 2026 “"Sounds improbable"” Dec 25, 2025 “"A likely story"” Oct 26, 2025 “"Doubtful"” Aug 9, 2025 “Poker declaration” Jun 12, 2025 “"A likely story!"” Apr 2, 2025 “"A likely story!"” Mar 25, 2025 “"That'll be the day"” Mar 13, 2025 “"Sure, sure"” Mar 6, 2025 “"A likely story!"” Mar 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Skeptical comment”

What is the answer to “Skeptical comment” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IBET — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Skeptical comment”?

The answer IBET contains 4 letters.

Was “Skeptical comment” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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