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“Tell it like __ (be candid)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tell it like __ (be candid)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I T I S

The answer to “Tell it like __ (be candid)” is ITIS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Tell it like __ (be candid)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ITIS — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Tell it like __ (be candid)”

What is the answer to “Tell it like __ (be candid)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ITIS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tell it like __ (be candid)”?

The answer ITIS contains 4 letters.

Was “Tell it like __ (be candid)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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