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“Diminutive suffix”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Diminutive suffix”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E T T E

The answer to “Diminutive suffix” is ETTE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Diminutive suffix” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETTE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

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 ETTE

ETTE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Suffix like -ule” May 7, 2026 “Imitation suffix” Apr 30, 2026 “Imitation indicator” Apr 9, 2026 “Ending for luncheon” Mar 29, 2026 “"Small" suffix for kitchen” Feb 3, 2026 “Suffix for kitchen” Jan 7, 2026 “Diminutive ending” Dec 7, 2025 “More meaning less?” Nov 29, 2025 “"Small" suffix” Sep 18, 2025 “Suffix with luncheon” Jul 22, 2025 “"Small" suffix for kitchen” Jun 3, 2025

More clues from the July 1, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Diminutive suffix”

What is the answer to “Diminutive suffix” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETTE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Diminutive suffix”?

The answer ETTE contains 4 letters.

Was “Diminutive suffix” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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