“Enthusiastic review”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Enthusiastic review”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R A V E

The answer to “Enthusiastic review” is RAVE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 18, 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 R starts with

The clue “Enthusiastic review” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RAVE — a 4-letter word that begins with R 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Enthusiastic review”

What is the answer to “Enthusiastic review” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAVE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Enthusiastic review”?

The answer RAVE contains 4 letters.

Was “Enthusiastic review” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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