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“Slacks-loop insert”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slacks-loop insert”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter T
B ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

B E L T

The answer to “Slacks-loop insert” is BELT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 28, 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 B starts with

The clue “Slacks-loop insert” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is BELT — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

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 “Slacks-loop insert”

What is the answer to “Slacks-loop insert” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BELT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Slacks-loop insert”?

The answer BELT contains 4 letters.

Was “Slacks-loop insert” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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