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“Winter covering for an ear”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Winter covering for an ear”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter F
M ? ? F

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M U F F

The answer to “Winter covering for an ear” is MUFF

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 23, 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 M starts with

The clue “Winter covering for an ear” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MUFF — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with F.

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 MUFF

MUFF has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Winter covering for an ear”

What is the answer to “Winter covering for an ear” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MUFF — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Winter covering for an ear”?

The answer MUFF contains 4 letters.

Was “Winter covering for an ear” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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