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“Stir to action”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stir to action”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter E
U ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

U R G E

The answer to “Stir to action” is URGE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 5, 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 U starts with

The clue “Stir to action” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is URGE — a 4-letter word that begins with U 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 “Stir to action”

What is the answer to “Stir to action” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is URGE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Stir to action”?

The answer URGE contains 4 letters.

Was “Stir to action” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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