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“Try to persuade”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Try to persuade”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter X
C ? ? X

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C O A X

The answer to “Try to persuade” is COAX

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Try to persuade” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is COAX — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with X.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Try to persuade”

What is the answer to “Try to persuade” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COAX — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Try to persuade”?

The answer COAX contains 4 letters.

Was “Try to persuade” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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