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“Fingernail smoother”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fingernail smoother”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter F
Last letter E
F ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

F I L E

The answer to “Fingernail smoother” is FILE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 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 F starts with

The clue “Fingernail smoother” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is FILE — a 4-letter word that begins with F 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 “Fingernail smoother”

What is the answer to “Fingernail smoother” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FILE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fingernail smoother”?

The answer FILE contains 4 letters.

Was “Fingernail smoother” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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