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“Epithet like Kristy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Epithet like Kristy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T I N A

The answer to “Epithet like Kristy” is TINA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 28, 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 T starts with

The clue “Epithet like Kristy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TINA — a 4-letter word that begins with T 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 TINA

TINA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Epithet like Kristy”

What is the answer to “Epithet like Kristy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TINA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Epithet like Kristy”?

The answer TINA contains 4 letters.

Was “Epithet like Kristy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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