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“Carl's cosmology mentee”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Carl's cosmology mentee”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter L
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A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N E I L

The answer to “Carl's cosmology mentee” is NEIL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 14, 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 N starts with

The clue “Carl's cosmology mentee” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NEIL — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with L.

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 “Carl's cosmology mentee”

What is the answer to “Carl's cosmology mentee” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NEIL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Carl's cosmology mentee”?

The answer NEIL contains 4 letters.

Was “Carl's cosmology mentee” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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