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“'30s radio staple”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “'30s radio staple”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter L
D ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D I A L

The answer to “'30s radio staple” is DIAL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “'30s radio staple” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is DIAL — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “'30s radio staple”

What is the answer to “'30s radio staple” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DIAL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “'30s radio staple”?

The answer DIAL contains 4 letters.

Was “'30s radio staple” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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