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“Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter Y
Last letter D
Y ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

Y E E T E D

The answer to “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)” is YEETED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Oct 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter Y starts with

The clue “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is YEETED — a 6-letter word that begins with Y and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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 “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)”

What is the answer to “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YEETED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)”?

The answer YEETED contains 6 letters.

Was “Threw hard, per the OED (since 2022)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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