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“Sudden obstacle”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sudden obstacle”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter G
S ? ? G

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S N A G

The answer to “Sudden obstacle” is SNAG

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Sudden obstacle” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SNAG — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 SNAG

SNAG has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Sudden obstacle”

What is the answer to “Sudden obstacle” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SNAG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sudden obstacle”?

The answer SNAG contains 4 letters.

Was “Sudden obstacle” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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