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“Slender nail”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slender nail”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter D
B ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

B R A D

The answer to “Slender nail” is BRAD

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 2, 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 “Slender nail” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 2, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BRAD — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with D.

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.

Other clues with the answer BRAD

BRAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Slender nail”

What is the answer to “Slender nail” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BRAD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Slender nail”?

The answer BRAD contains 4 letters.

Was “Slender nail” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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