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“Clever trick”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Clever trick”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 8-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A R T I F I C E

The answer to “Clever trick” is ARTIFICE

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Oct 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Clever trick” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ARTIFICE — a 8-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 4 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 “Clever trick”

What is the answer to “Clever trick” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARTIFICE — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Clever trick”?

The answer ARTIFICE contains 8 letters.

Was “Clever trick” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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