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“Beaded calculating tool”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Beaded calculating tool”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A B A C U S

The answer to “Beaded calculating tool” is ABACUS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Oct 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Beaded calculating tool” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABACUS — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Beaded calculating tool”

What is the answer to “Beaded calculating tool” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABACUS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Beaded calculating tool”?

The answer ABACUS contains 6 letters.

Was “Beaded calculating tool” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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