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“Swirling current”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Swirling current”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, December 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E D D Y

The answer to “Swirling current” is EDDY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Dec 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Swirling current” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EDDY — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with Y.

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 EDDY

EDDY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Swirling current”

What is the answer to “Swirling current” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EDDY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Swirling current”?

The answer EDDY contains 4 letters.

Was “Swirling current” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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