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“Author Vonnegut”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Author Vonnegut”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter K
Last letter T
K ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

K U R T

The answer to “Author Vonnegut” is KURT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Author Vonnegut” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is KURT — a 4-letter word that begins with K and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Author Vonnegut”

What is the answer to “Author Vonnegut” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KURT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Author Vonnegut”?

The answer KURT contains 4 letters.

Was “Author Vonnegut” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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