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“Light bulb measure”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Light bulb measure”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter T
W ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

W A T T

The answer to “Light bulb measure” is WATT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Light bulb measure” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WATT — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Light bulb measure”

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

The verified answer is WATT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Light bulb measure”?

The answer WATT contains 4 letters.

Was “Light bulb measure” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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