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“Former Italian coin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former Italian coin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter A
L ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L I R A

The answer to “Former Italian coin” is LIRA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 10, 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 L starts with

The clue “Former Italian coin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LIRA — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with A.

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 LIRA

LIRA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Former Italian coin”

What is the answer to “Former Italian coin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LIRA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Former Italian coin”?

The answer LIRA contains 4 letters.

Was “Former Italian coin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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