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“Slips in some pots”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Slips in some pots”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I O U S

The answer to “Slips in some pots” is IOUS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Slips in some pots” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 14, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IOUS — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 IOUS

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Frequently asked questions about “Slips in some pots”

What is the answer to “Slips in some pots” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IOUS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Slips in some pots”?

The answer IOUS contains 4 letters.

Was “Slips in some pots” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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