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“Tie at anchor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tie at anchor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter R
M ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

M O O R

The answer to “Tie at anchor” is MOOR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 4, 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 M starts with

The clue “Tie at anchor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MOOR — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with R.

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 MOOR

MOOR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the September 4, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Tie at anchor”

What is the answer to “Tie at anchor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOOR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tie at anchor”?

The answer MOOR contains 4 letters.

Was “Tie at anchor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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