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“Imitation indicator”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Imitation indicator”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 9, 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 T E

The answer to “Imitation indicator” is ETTE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Imitation indicator” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ETTE — 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 ETTE

ETTE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Suffix like -ule” May 7, 2026 “Imitation suffix” Apr 30, 2026 “Ending for luncheon” Mar 29, 2026 “"Small" suffix for kitchen” Feb 3, 2026 “Suffix for kitchen” Jan 7, 2026 “Diminutive ending” Dec 7, 2025 “More meaning less?” Nov 29, 2025 “"Small" suffix” Sep 18, 2025 “Suffix with luncheon” Jul 22, 2025 “"Small" suffix for kitchen” Jun 3, 2025 “Ending like -ula” May 30, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Imitation indicator”

What is the answer to “Imitation indicator” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETTE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Imitation indicator”?

The answer ETTE contains 4 letters.

Was “Imitation indicator” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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