“Bus starter”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bus starter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 9, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Bus starter” is OMNI
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Bus starter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OMNI — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with I.
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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Bus starter”
What is the answer to “Bus starter” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is OMNI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bus starter”?
The answer OMNI contains 4 letters.
Was “Bus starter” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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