“Figure skating jump”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Figure skating jump”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter L
A ? ? L

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A X E L

The answer to “Figure skating jump” is AXEL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 14, 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 A starts with

The clue “Figure skating jump” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AXEL — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with L.

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 “Figure skating jump”

What is the answer to “Figure skating jump” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AXEL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Figure skating jump”?

The answer AXEL contains 4 letters.

Was “Figure skating jump” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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