“Cloning candidates of the past”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cloning candidates of the past”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 26, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

I B M S

The answer to “Cloning candidates of the past” is IBMS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Cloning candidates of the past” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 26, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IBMS — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Cloning candidates of the past”

What is the answer to “Cloning candidates of the past” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IBMS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Cloning candidates of the past”?

The answer IBMS contains 4 letters.

Was “Cloning candidates of the past” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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