“Soda that sounds short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Soda that sounds short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 19, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter I
N ? ? I

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N E H I

The answer to “Soda that sounds short” is NEHI

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 19, 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 N starts with

The clue “Soda that sounds short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEHI — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with I.

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 “Soda that sounds short”

What is the answer to “Soda that sounds short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEHI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Soda that sounds short”?

The answer NEHI contains 4 letters.

Was “Soda that sounds short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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