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“Went like the wind”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Went like the wind”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 15, 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 Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T O R E

The answer to “Went like the wind” is TORE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 15, 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 “Went like the wind” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TORE — 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Went like the wind”

What is the answer to “Went like the wind” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TORE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Went like the wind”?

The answer TORE contains 4 letters.

Was “Went like the wind” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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