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“Twice tetra-”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Twice tetra-”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter A
O ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O C T A

The answer to “Twice tetra-” is OCTA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 19, 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 O starts with

The clue “Twice tetra-” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is OCTA — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with A.

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 “Twice tetra-”

What is the answer to “Twice tetra-” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OCTA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Twice tetra-”?

The answer OCTA contains 4 letters.

Was “Twice tetra-” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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