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“Machiavelli or Michelangelo”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Machiavelli or Michelangelo”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter N
T ? ? ? ? N

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T U S C A N

The answer to “Machiavelli or Michelangelo” is TUSCAN

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Machiavelli or Michelangelo” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TUSCAN — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Machiavelli or Michelangelo”

What is the answer to “Machiavelli or Michelangelo” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TUSCAN — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Machiavelli or Michelangelo”?

The answer TUSCAN contains 6 letters.

Was “Machiavelli or Michelangelo” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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