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“First Nintendo console "directional" input device”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First Nintendo console "directional" input device”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter D
D ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D P A D

The answer to “First Nintendo console "directional" input device” is DPAD

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “First Nintendo console "directional" input device” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DPAD — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with D.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “First Nintendo console "directional" input device”

What is the answer to “First Nintendo console "directional" input device” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DPAD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “First Nintendo console "directional" input device”?

The answer DPAD contains 4 letters.

Was “First Nintendo console "directional" input device” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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