“Former Google exec Schmidt”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former Google exec Schmidt”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 10, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Former Google exec Schmidt” is ERIC
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Former Google exec Schmidt” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ERIC — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with C.
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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Former Google exec Schmidt”
What is the answer to “Former Google exec Schmidt” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ERIC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Former Google exec Schmidt”?
The answer ERIC contains 4 letters.
Was “Former Google exec Schmidt” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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