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“Start for shadow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Start for shadow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter F
Last letter E
F ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

F O R E

The answer to “Start for shadow” is FORE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 28, 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 F starts with

The clue “Start for shadow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FORE — a 4-letter word that begins with F and ends with E.

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 “Start for shadow”

What is the answer to “Start for shadow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FORE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Start for shadow”?

The answer FORE contains 4 letters.

Was “Start for shadow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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