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“Brand of electric auto”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Brand of electric auto”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T E S L A

The answer to “Brand of electric auto” is TESLA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Brand of electric auto” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TESLA — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 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.

Other clues with the answer TESLA

TESLA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Brand of electric auto”

What is the answer to “Brand of electric auto” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TESLA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Brand of electric auto”?

The answer TESLA contains 5 letters.

Was “Brand of electric auto” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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