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“"That explains it"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"That explains it"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I S E E

The answer to “"That explains it"” is ISEE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “"That explains it"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ISEE — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 ISEE

ISEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“"It makes sense now"” Jun 15, 2026 “"Makes sense"” May 20, 2026 “"Makes sense to me"” Apr 19, 2026 “"It's clear to me now"” Mar 16, 2026 “"That's clear now"” Mar 9, 2026 “"Uh-huh"” Mar 8, 2026 “Verbal nod” Feb 19, 2026 “"It makes sense now"” Feb 16, 2026 “''Got it''” Dec 29, 2025 “"Mmm-hmm"” Dec 26, 2025 “Words of understanding” Dec 7, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “"That explains it"”

What is the answer to “"That explains it"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISEE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"That explains it"”?

The answer ISEE contains 4 letters.

Was “"That explains it"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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