“Nickname that sounds like its first two letters”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 9, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters” is EDIE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EDIE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.
This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters”
What is the answer to “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is EDIE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters”?
The answer EDIE contains 4 letters.
Was “Nickname that sounds like its first two letters” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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