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“Smooth out”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Smooth out”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter N
E ? ? N

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E V E N

The answer to “Smooth out” is EVEN

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Smooth out” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EVEN — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with N.

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 “Smooth out”

What is the answer to “Smooth out” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EVEN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Smooth out”?

The answer EVEN contains 4 letters.

Was “Smooth out” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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