Can't figure out Shoestring? The Newsday crossword from October 20, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.
Shoestring Crossword Answer
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| 16A: Whitish gem |
| 17A: "__ to you" (common toast) |
| 18A: Smooth out |
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Shoestring Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 4-letter answer to "Shoestring" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Shoestring" crossword clue is LACE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Newsday puzzle.
Which crossword used "Shoestring" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Newsday puzzle on October 20, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of LACE?
The word LACE means: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Shoestring".