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“What splices connect”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What splices connect”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E N D S

The answer to “What splices connect” is ENDS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “What splices connect” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ENDS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 ENDS

ENDS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “What splices connect”

What is the answer to “What splices connect” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What splices connect”?

The answer ENDS contains 4 letters.

Was “What splices connect” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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