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“What a spot check takes care of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What a spot check takes care of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A D F E E

The answer to “What a spot check takes care of” is ADFEE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “What a spot check takes care of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADFEE — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “What a spot check takes care of”

What is the answer to “What a spot check takes care of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADFEE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What a spot check takes care of”?

The answer ADFEE contains 5 letters.

Was “What a spot check takes care of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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