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“Alien-search program”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Alien-search program”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter I
S ? ? I

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S E T I

The answer to “Alien-search program” is SETI

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 8, 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 S starts with

The clue “Alien-search program” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SETI — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with I.

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.

Other clues with the answer SETI

SETI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Alien-search program”

What is the answer to “Alien-search program” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SETI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Alien-search program”?

The answer SETI contains 4 letters.

Was “Alien-search program” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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