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“The merest bit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “The merest bit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? D

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A T A D

The answer to “The merest bit” is ATAD

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 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 A starts with

The clue “The merest bit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATAD — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

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 ATAD

ATAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the February 9, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “The merest bit”

What is the answer to “The merest bit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATAD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “The merest bit”?

The answer ATAD contains 4 letters.

Was “The merest bit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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