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“Early Web browser”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Early Web browser”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A O L E R

The answer to “Early Web browser” is AOLER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Early Web browser” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AOLER — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Early Web browser”

What is the answer to “Early Web browser” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AOLER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Early Web browser”?

The answer AOLER contains 5 letters.

Was “Early Web browser” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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