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“Comic light”

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

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I D E A

The answer to “Comic light” is IDEA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Comic light” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IDEA — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Comic light”

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

The verified answer is IDEA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Comic light”?

The answer IDEA contains 4 letters.

Was “Comic light” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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