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“__ mater (what alumni attended)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ mater (what alumni attended)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L M A

The answer to “__ mater (what alumni attended)” is ALMA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “__ mater (what alumni attended)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALMA — a 4-letter word that begins with A 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.

Other clues with the answer ALMA

ALMA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “__ mater (what alumni attended)”

What is the answer to “__ mater (what alumni attended)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALMA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ mater (what alumni attended)”?

The answer ALMA contains 4 letters.

Was “__ mater (what alumni attended)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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