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“Bismarck preceder”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bismarck preceder”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter O
O ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O T T O

The answer to “Bismarck preceder” is OTTO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Bismarck preceder” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OTTO — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with O.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Bismarck preceder”

What is the answer to “Bismarck preceder” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OTTO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bismarck preceder”?

The answer OTTO contains 4 letters.

Was “Bismarck preceder” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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