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“'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A T A R I

The answer to “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"” is ATARI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 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 “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"”

What is the answer to “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"”?

The answer ATARI contains 5 letters.

Was “'70s computer that "Defined a Generation"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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