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“Start to matter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Start to matter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? ? I

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A N T I

The answer to “Start to matter” is ANTI

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 4, 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 A starts with

The clue “Start to matter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANTI — a 4-letter word that begins with A 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.

Other clues with the answer ANTI

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More clues from the October 4, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Start to matter”

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

The verified answer is ANTI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Start to matter”?

The answer ANTI contains 4 letters.

Was “Start to matter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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