“Circle of light”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Circle of light”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 27, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A L O

The answer to “Circle of light” is HALO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 27, 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 “Circle of light” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 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 “Circle of light”

What is the answer to “Circle of light” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HALO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Circle of light”?

The answer HALO contains 4 letters.

Was “Circle of light” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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