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“Inscribe with acid”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Inscribe with acid”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter H
E ? ? H

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E T C H

The answer to “Inscribe with acid” is ETCH

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Inscribe with acid” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETCH — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with H.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 ETCH

ETCH has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Carve out” Jun 13, 2026 “Inscribe on glass” Jun 10, 2026 “Engrave in glass” May 6, 2026 “Carve in stone” Mar 24, 2026 “Engrave with acid” Jan 26, 2026 “Word from Old English for "graze"” Jan 24, 2026 “Carve in stone” Jan 18, 2026 “Write in stone, say” Oct 24, 2025 “Engrave deeply” Sep 24, 2025 “Engrave deeply” Sep 14, 2025 “Fix permanently” Aug 8, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Inscribe with acid”

What is the answer to “Inscribe with acid” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETCH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Inscribe with acid”?

The answer ETCH contains 4 letters.

Was “Inscribe with acid” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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