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“Click bait”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Click bait”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter N
I ? ? N

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

I C O N

The answer to “Click bait” is ICON

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 25, 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 I starts with

The clue “Click bait” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ICON — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with N.

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.

Other clues with the answer ICON

ICON has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“App symbol” Apr 28, 2026 “Computer image that's clicked” Apr 6, 2026 “Phone app image” Feb 23, 2026 “Phone app image” Feb 10, 2026 “Widely admired person” Dec 25, 2025 “Clickable picture” Dec 17, 2025 “Mobile bars, e.g.” Nov 29, 2025 “Clickable phone image” Oct 20, 2025 “Phone app image” Oct 14, 2025 “Enduring symbol” Sep 12, 2025 “Phone app image” Aug 27, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Click bait”

What is the answer to “Click bait” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ICON — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Click bait”?

The answer ICON contains 4 letters.

Was “Click bait” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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