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“Went by train or bike”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Went by train or bike”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R O D E

The answer to “Went by train or bike” is RODE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 16, 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 R starts with

The clue “Went by train or bike” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RODE — 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 RODE

RODE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Was a passenger” Jun 7, 2026 “Took a bus or train” Apr 13, 2026 “Went by car or bus” Jan 27, 2026 “Went on horseback” Oct 14, 2025 “Was a passenger on” Jun 29, 2025 “Went by bike or bus” Mar 4, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Went by train or bike”

What is the answer to “Went by train or bike” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RODE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Went by train or bike”?

The answer RODE contains 4 letters.

Was “Went by train or bike” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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