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“"Sounds improbable"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Sounds improbable"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, December 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I B E T

The answer to “"Sounds improbable"” is IBET

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 25, 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 I starts with

The clue “"Sounds improbable"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IBET — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

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.

Other clues with the answer IBET

IBET has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Skeptical reply” May 6, 2026 “Skeptic's comment” Apr 15, 2026 “"A likely story"” Oct 26, 2025 “"Doubtful"” Aug 9, 2025 “Poker declaration” Jun 12, 2025 “"A likely story!"” Apr 2, 2025 “"A likely story!"” Mar 25, 2025 “"That'll be the day"” Mar 13, 2025 “"Sure, sure"” Mar 6, 2025 “"A likely story!"” Mar 3, 2025 “Skeptical comment” Feb 27, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “"Sounds improbable"”

What is the answer to “"Sounds improbable"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IBET — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"Sounds improbable"”?

The answer IBET contains 4 letters.

Was “"Sounds improbable"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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