Crossword clue
“How words function”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
USAGELetters5
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “How words function” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 22, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “How words function” clue?+
The answer is USAGE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 22, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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