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“Subordinate to”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Subordinate to”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter U
Last letter R
U ? ? ? R

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U N D E R

The answer to “Subordinate to” is UNDER

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 20, 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 U starts with

The clue “Subordinate to” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is UNDER — a 5-letter word that begins with U and ends with R.

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.

Other clues with the answer UNDER

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Frequently asked questions about “Subordinate to”

What is the answer to “Subordinate to” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UNDER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Subordinate to”?

The answer UNDER contains 5 letters.

Was “Subordinate to” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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