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“Sound hoarse”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sound hoarse”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter P
R ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R A S P

The answer to “Sound hoarse” is RASP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 4, 2026

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 R starts with

The clue “Sound hoarse” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RASP — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with P.

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 RASP

RASP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Sound hoarse”

What is the answer to “Sound hoarse” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RASP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sound hoarse”?

The answer RASP contains 4 letters.

Was “Sound hoarse” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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