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“Audi alternative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Audi alternative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A C U R A

The answer to “Audi alternative” is ACURA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 21, 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 “Audi alternative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ACURA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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 “Audi alternative”

What is the answer to “Audi alternative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACURA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Audi alternative”?

The answer ACURA contains 5 letters.

Was “Audi alternative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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