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“Spot in the distance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spot in the distance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E S P Y

The answer to “Spot in the distance” is ESPY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 17, 2025

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 E starts with

The clue “Spot in the distance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ESPY — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

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 ESPY

ESPY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Discern in the distance” Jun 5, 2026 “Observe from a distance” Apr 2, 2026 “Catch a glimpse of” Nov 4, 2025 “Perceive from afar” Oct 30, 2025 “Notice in the distance” May 26, 2025 “Perceive” Feb 28, 2025 “View from a distance” Jan 31, 2025 “Catch sight of” Jan 26, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Spot in the distance”

What is the answer to “Spot in the distance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESPY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Spot in the distance”?

The answer ESPY contains 4 letters.

Was “Spot in the distance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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