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“When an offensive begins”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “When an offensive begins”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter Y
D ? ? Y

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D D A Y

The answer to “When an offensive begins” is DDAY

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “When an offensive begins” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DDAY — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with Y.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “When an offensive begins”

What is the answer to “When an offensive begins” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DDAY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, December 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “When an offensive begins”?

The answer DDAY contains 4 letters.

Was “When an offensive begins” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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