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“Devices for tracing letters on signs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Devices for tracing letters on signs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter S
Last letter S
S ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 8-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S T E N C I L S

The answer to “Devices for tracing letters on signs” is STENCILS

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jun 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Devices for tracing letters on signs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STENCILS — a 8-letter word that begins with S and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 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 “Devices for tracing letters on signs”

What is the answer to “Devices for tracing letters on signs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STENCILS — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Devices for tracing letters on signs”?

The answer STENCILS contains 8 letters.

Was “Devices for tracing letters on signs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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