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“French 101 word”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “French 101 word”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E T R E

The answer to “French 101 word” is ETRE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “French 101 word” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ETRE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

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 ETRE

ETRE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “French 101 word”

What is the answer to “French 101 word” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETRE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “French 101 word”?

The answer ETRE contains 4 letters.

Was “French 101 word” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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