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“French composer Erik”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “French composer Erik”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S A T I E

The answer to “French composer Erik” is SATIE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “French composer Erik” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SATIE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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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Frequently asked questions about “French composer Erik”

What is the answer to “French composer Erik” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SATIE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “French composer Erik”?

The answer SATIE contains 5 letters.

Was “French composer Erik” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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