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“Brilliant circuit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Brilliant circuit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

H A L O

The answer to “Brilliant circuit” is HALO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Brilliant circuit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HALO — a 4-letter word that begins with H 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 “Brilliant circuit”

What is the answer to “Brilliant circuit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HALO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Brilliant circuit”?

The answer HALO contains 4 letters.

Was “Brilliant circuit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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