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“Traps in attics”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Traps in attics”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

W E B S

The answer to “Traps in attics” is WEBS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 11, 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 “Traps in attics” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is WEBS — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

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 “Traps in attics”

What is the answer to “Traps in attics” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WEBS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Traps in attics”?

The answer WEBS contains 4 letters.

Was “Traps in attics” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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