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“Italian volcano”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Italian volcano”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E T N A

The answer to “Italian volcano” is ETNA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Italian volcano” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETNA — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with A.

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 ETNA

ETNA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Sicilian volcano” Jan 14, 2026 “European erupter” Jan 7, 2026 “Mediterranean hot spot” Dec 29, 2025 “Sicilian spouter” Dec 28, 2025 “Volcano of Sicily” Nov 26, 2025 “Volcano in Sicily” Sep 30, 2025 “Peak south of the Alps” Sep 25, 2025 “Sicilian spewer” Sep 21, 2025 “Sicilian volcano” Aug 19, 2025 “Italian hot spot” Jun 27, 2025 “Sicilian mount” May 11, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Italian volcano”

What is the answer to “Italian volcano” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETNA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Italian volcano”?

The answer ETNA contains 4 letters.

Was “Italian volcano” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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