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“Handheld illumination”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Handheld illumination”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter F
Last letter T
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 10-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

F L A S H L I G H T

The answer to “Handheld illumination” is FLASHLIGHT

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Apr 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 2 20% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Handheld illumination” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FLASHLIGHT — a 10-letter word that begins with F and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 8 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 “Handheld illumination”

What is the answer to “Handheld illumination” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FLASHLIGHT — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, April 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Handheld illumination”?

The answer FLASHLIGHT contains 10 letters.

Was “Handheld illumination” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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