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“Elevator innovator”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Elevator innovator”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter S
O ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O T I S

The answer to “Elevator innovator” is OTIS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Elevator innovator” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OTIS — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with S.

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 OTIS

OTIS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“James who was a mentor to John Adams” Jun 28, 2026 “Moving walkway brand” May 21, 2026 “Big name in car manufacturing” May 2, 2026 “Moving walkway maker” Mar 20, 2026 “Vertical transportation giant” Feb 5, 2026 “Elevator giant” Jan 4, 2026 “Major elevator maker” Oct 1, 2025 “Vertical transportation giant” Sep 11, 2025 “Big brand of elevators” Sep 10, 2025 “Most popular people mover” Aug 2, 2025 “Moving walkway maker” May 15, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Elevator innovator”

What is the answer to “Elevator innovator” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OTIS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Elevator innovator”?

The answer OTIS contains 4 letters.

Was “Elevator innovator” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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