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“Elaborate account”

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

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S A G A

The answer to “Elaborate account” is SAGA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 20, 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 S starts with

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

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 SAGA

SAGA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Elaborate account”

What is the answer to “Elaborate account” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Elaborate account”?

The answer SAGA contains 4 letters.

Was “Elaborate account” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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