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“Absurdist playwright”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Absurdist playwright”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter I
Last letter O
I ? ? ? ? ? O

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I O N E S C O

The answer to “Absurdist playwright” is IONESCO

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jul 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Absurdist playwright” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IONESCO — a 7-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 3 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 “Absurdist playwright”

What is the answer to “Absurdist playwright” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IONESCO — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Absurdist playwright”?

The answer IONESCO contains 7 letters.

Was “Absurdist playwright” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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