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“Morning TV host”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Morning TV host”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R I P A

The answer to “Morning TV host” is RIPA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 9, 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 R starts with

The clue “Morning TV host” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RIPA — a 4-letter word that begins with R 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 RIPA

RIPA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Morning TV host”

What is the answer to “Morning TV host” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RIPA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Morning TV host”?

The answer RIPA contains 4 letters.

Was “Morning TV host” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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