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“Watches closely”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Watches closely”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E Y E S

The answer to “Watches closely” is EYES

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 17, 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 E starts with

The clue “Watches closely” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EYES — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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 EYES

EYES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Watches closely”

What is the answer to “Watches closely” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EYES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Watches closely”?

The answer EYES contains 4 letters.

Was “Watches closely” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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