“Very short putts”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Very short putts”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 3, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T A P I N S

The answer to “Very short putts” is TAPINS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Aug 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Very short putts” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TAPINS — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Very short putts”

What is the answer to “Very short putts” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAPINS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Very short putts”?

The answer TAPINS contains 6 letters.

Was “Very short putts” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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