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“Wooden strip”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Wooden strip”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S L A T

The answer to “Wooden strip” is SLAT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 11, 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 S starts with

The clue “Wooden strip” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLAT — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

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 SLAT

SLAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Bed-support strip” Apr 29, 2026 “Narrow plank” Apr 15, 2026 “Window blinds strip” Mar 24, 2026 “Narrow wooden strip” Mar 23, 2026 “Bed support” Mar 13, 2026 “Picket fence piece” Feb 24, 2026 “Narrow plank” Sep 28, 2025 “Park bench plank” Sep 3, 2025 “Window blind strip” May 21, 2025 “Narrow plank” Apr 28, 2025 “Crib component” Jan 16, 2025

More clues from the March 11, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Wooden strip”

What is the answer to “Wooden strip” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Wooden strip”?

The answer SLAT contains 4 letters.

Was “Wooden strip” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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