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“Unusually fine”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unusually fine”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R A R E

The answer to “Unusually fine” is RARE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 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 R starts with

The clue “Unusually fine” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RARE — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

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 RARE

RARE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Unusually fine”

What is the answer to “Unusually fine” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RARE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, July 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Unusually fine”?

The answer RARE contains 4 letters.

Was “Unusually fine” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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