What is the answer to "Stern"?

The most common answer is DOUR. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Stern Crossword Clue Answer

The crossword clue Stern appeared in Apple News Crossword on September 9, 2025. Our 4-letter answer will help you solve your puzzle.

Stern Crossword Answer

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Other Apple News Crossword Clues (9/9/25)

1A: Rodeo rope

6A: Like the Hijri calendar

13A: "___, not as I say"

15A: Wide

16A: Damaged hair tips

19A: Washes the suds off of

21A: Region that includes Taiwan and Mongolia

22A: Card figuratively found "in the hole" or "up my sleeve"

23A: Nickname for the singer of "Umbrella" and "We Found Love"

25A: Baseball ref

Stern Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Stern" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Stern" crossword clue is DOUR. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Apple News Crossword puzzle.

Which crossword used "Stern" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Apple News Crossword puzzle on September 9, 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 DOUR?

The word DOUR means: harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Stern".