“UV protection numbers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “UV protection numbers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 8, 2025 puzzle.

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S P F S

The answer to “UV protection numbers” is SPFS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “UV protection numbers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPFS — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 4 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 “UV protection numbers”

What is the answer to “UV protection numbers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPFS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “UV protection numbers”?

The answer SPFS contains 4 letters.

Was “UV protection numbers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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