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“Layout measure”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Layout measure”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter A
P ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P I C A

The answer to “Layout measure” is PICA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 24, 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 P starts with

The clue “Layout measure” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PICA — a 4-letter word that begins with P 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Layout measure”

What is the answer to “Layout measure” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PICA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Layout measure”?

The answer PICA contains 4 letters.

Was “Layout measure” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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