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“Struck hard”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Struck hard”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S M O T E

The answer to “Struck hard” is SMOTE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Struck hard” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SMOTE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Struck hard”

What is the answer to “Struck hard” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMOTE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Struck hard”?

The answer SMOTE contains 5 letters.

Was “Struck hard” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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