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“Light in a printer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Light in a printer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter R
L ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L A S E R

The answer to “Light in a printer” is LASER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Light in a printer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LASER — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 LASER

LASER has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Light in a printer”

What is the answer to “Light in a printer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LASER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Light in a printer”?

The answer LASER contains 5 letters.

Was “Light in a printer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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