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“Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter X
A ? ? X

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L E X

The answer to “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage” is ALEX

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 20, 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 A starts with

The clue “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALEX — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with X.

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.

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More clues from the January 20, 2026 puzzle

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Aid and __ (assist in a crime) 4 ℓ · D First Greek letter 5 ℓ · D Auto with a meter 4 ℓ · D Oklahoma city 5 ℓ · D Opening __ (variety show starter) 3 ℓ · D Chimps and gorillas 4 ℓ · A Sounds scared 5 ℓ · A Oust from a residence 5 ℓ · D Plumber's round rubber sealer 6 ℓ · D Number in a spreadsheet 4 ℓ · A __ of the time (now and then) 4 ℓ · D Holder for a curtain over a bathtub 9 ℓ · D Try to find 7 ℓ · D Casual short-sleeve shirts 5 ℓ · D Remain at home 6 ℓ · D Read closely (over) 4 ℓ · D Fragrances 6 ℓ · D Completely 3 ℓ · A __ to the core (evil) 6 ℓ · D Protecting fully 8 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage”

What is the answer to “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALEX — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage”?

The answer ALEX contains 4 letters.

Was “Jeopardy's __ Trebek Stage” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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