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“Whirling current”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Whirling current”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter Y
E ? ? Y

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E D D Y

The answer to “Whirling current” is EDDY

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 17, 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 E starts with

The clue “Whirling current” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EDDY — a 4-letter word that begins with E 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.

Other clues with the answer EDDY

EDDY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Whirl of current” Mar 5, 2026 “Whirling water” Feb 12, 2026 “Spiraling current” Feb 4, 2026 “Revolutionary movement” Jan 24, 2026 “Swirling seawater” Jan 13, 2026 “Whirling water” Jan 1, 2026 “Swirling current” Dec 16, 2025 “Minor whirlpool” Nov 18, 2025 “It's a small whirl” Sep 26, 2025 “Small whirlpool” Aug 25, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Whirling current”

What is the answer to “Whirling current” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EDDY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Whirling current”?

The answer EDDY contains 4 letters.

Was “Whirling current” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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