Crossword clue

“Shoestring”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 8 times
LACE
Letters4
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Shoestring” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 8, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for December 8, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Shoestring” clue?+

The answer is LACE (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 8 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 8, 2025.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for December 8, 2025, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.