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“Tear to bits”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tear to bits”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter D
R ? ? D

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R E N D

The answer to “Tear to bits” is REND

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 23, 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 R starts with

The clue “Tear to bits” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is REND — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with D.

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 REND

REND has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Tear to bits”

What is the answer to “Tear to bits” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REND — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tear to bits”?

The answer REND contains 4 letters.

Was “Tear to bits” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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