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“"This __ take long"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"This __ take long"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, November 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter T
W ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

W O N T

The answer to “"This __ take long"” is WONT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 17, 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 W starts with

The clue “"This __ take long"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is WONT — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “"This __ take long"”

What is the answer to “"This __ take long"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WONT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, November 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"This __ take long"”?

The answer WONT contains 4 letters.

Was “"This __ take long"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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