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“Handheld lawn gadget”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Handheld lawn gadget”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E D G E R

The answer to “Handheld lawn gadget” is EDGER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Handheld lawn gadget” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EDGER — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 EDGER

EDGER has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Trimming tool” Dec 7, 2025 “Boundary improver” Sep 13, 2025 “Lawn tool” Jul 6, 2025 “Lawn-trimming tool” May 6, 2025 “Landscaping tool” May 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Handheld lawn gadget”

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

The verified answer is EDGER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Handheld lawn gadget”?

The answer EDGER contains 5 letters.

Was “Handheld lawn gadget” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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