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“First part of a play”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First part of a play”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? ? I

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A C T I

The answer to “First part of a play” is ACTI

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 3, 2025

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 “First part of a play” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ACTI — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

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 ACTI

ACTI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“What's past prologue” May 30, 2026 “Beginning of a play” Jan 27, 2026 “Dramatic opening” Jun 26, 2025 “Overture follower” Apr 20, 2025 “Musical starter” Jan 4, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “First part of a play”

What is the answer to “First part of a play” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACTI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First part of a play”?

The answer ACTI contains 4 letters.

Was “First part of a play” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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