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“First lessons in reading”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First lessons in reading”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A B C S

The answer to “First lessons in reading” is ABCS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “First lessons in reading” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABCS — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 ABCS

ABCS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Basic training” Jun 5, 2026 “Metaphorical ropes” May 23, 2026 “Kindergarten basics” May 6, 2026 “Early lessons” Mar 12, 2026 “Fundamentals” Feb 10, 2026 “Basics” Nov 2, 2025 “Fundamentals” Oct 5, 2025 “First-learned fundamentals” Sep 3, 2025 “Kindergarten basics” Jul 30, 2025 “Basic training” Jul 26, 2025 “Kindergarten basics” Jun 24, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “First lessons in reading”

What is the answer to “First lessons in reading” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABCS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, June 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “First lessons in reading”?

The answer ABCS contains 4 letters.

Was “First lessons in reading” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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