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“Steady guy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Steady guy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter U
B ? ? U

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

B E A U

The answer to “Steady guy” is BEAU

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Steady guy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is BEAU — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with U.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Steady guy”

What is the answer to “Steady guy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BEAU — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Steady guy”?

The answer BEAU contains 4 letters.

Was “Steady guy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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