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“Wear down”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Wear down”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T I R E

The answer to “Wear down” is TIRE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 3, 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 T starts with

The clue “Wear down” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TIRE — a 4-letter word that begins with T 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 TIRE

TIRE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Auto wheel” Jun 1, 2026 “Lose steam” Mar 27, 2026 “Bicycle wheel” Dec 15, 2025 “Become fatigued” Dec 10, 2025 “Get weary” Dec 2, 2025 “Auto wheel” Nov 17, 2025 “Car wheel” Sep 29, 2025 “Begin giving out” May 24, 2025 “Need a break” Apr 25, 2025 “Become weary” Apr 23, 2025 “Bike wheel” Mar 17, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Wear down”

What is the answer to “Wear down” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TIRE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Wear down”?

The answer TIRE contains 4 letters.

Was “Wear down” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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