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“Strauss of jeans”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strauss of jeans”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter I
L ? ? I

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L E V I

The answer to “Strauss of jeans” is LEVI

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 14, 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 L starts with

The clue “Strauss of jeans” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEVI — a 4-letter word that begins with L 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 LEVI

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Frequently asked questions about “Strauss of jeans”

What is the answer to “Strauss of jeans” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEVI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Strauss of jeans”?

The answer LEVI contains 4 letters.

Was “Strauss of jeans” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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