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“Taken-back auto”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Taken-back auto”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter O
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A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R E P O

The answer to “Taken-back auto” is REPO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 28, 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 R starts with

The clue “Taken-back auto” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is REPO — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.

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 REPO

REPO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Taken-back auto”

What is the answer to “Taken-back auto” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REPO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Taken-back auto”?

The answer REPO contains 4 letters.

Was “Taken-back auto” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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