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“Nickname for an early film with voices”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nickname for an early film with voices”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T A L K I E

The answer to “Nickname for an early film with voices” is TALKIE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Nickname for an early film with voices” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TALKIE — a 6-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Nickname for an early film with voices”

What is the answer to “Nickname for an early film with voices” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TALKIE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Nickname for an early film with voices”?

The answer TALKIE contains 6 letters.

Was “Nickname for an early film with voices” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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