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“Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter T
Last letter P
T ? ? ? ? ? ? P

A 8-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T I M E W A R P

The answer to “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device” is TIMEWARP

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jul 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TIMEWARP — a 8-letter word that begins with T and ends with P.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 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 “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device”

What is the answer to “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TIMEWARP — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device”?

The answer TIMEWARP contains 8 letters.

Was “Hitchhiker's Guide... plot device” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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