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“Buchanan of crime fiction”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Buchanan of crime fiction”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E D N A

The answer to “Buchanan of crime fiction” is EDNA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 6, 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 E starts with

The clue “Buchanan of crime fiction” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EDNA — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with A.

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 “Buchanan of crime fiction”

What is the answer to “Buchanan of crime fiction” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EDNA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Buchanan of crime fiction”?

The answer EDNA contains 4 letters.

Was “Buchanan of crime fiction” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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