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“Circulation mainstay”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Circulation mainstay”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A O R T A

The answer to “Circulation mainstay” is AORTA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Circulation mainstay” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AORTA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 “Circulation mainstay”

What is the answer to “Circulation mainstay” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AORTA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Circulation mainstay”?

The answer AORTA contains 5 letters.

Was “Circulation mainstay” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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