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“Editorial strike”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Editorial strike”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

D E L E

The answer to “Editorial strike” is DELE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Editorial strike” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DELE — a 4-letter word that begins with D 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 DELE

DELE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Proofreader's mark” Mar 8, 2026 “Editorial mark” Dec 18, 2025 “Editor's removal mark” Oct 14, 2025 “Proofreader's "take it out"” Jul 6, 2025 “Proofreader's direction” Jun 12, 2025 “Editor's removal mark” May 21, 2025 “Removal instruction” Mar 16, 2025 “Editor's "Out!"” Jan 19, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Editorial strike”

What is the answer to “Editorial strike” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DELE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, November 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Editorial strike”?

The answer DELE contains 4 letters.

Was “Editorial strike” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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