Crossword clue
“When an offensive begins”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
DDAYLetters4
Starts withD
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “When an offensive begins” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 5, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.
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What is the answer to the “When an offensive begins” clue?+
The answer is DDAY (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 5, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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