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“Nike alternative”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nike alternative”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 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 Friday puzzle

The Answer

A V I A

The answer to “Nike alternative” is AVIA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Nike alternative” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AVIA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer AVIA

AVIA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Reebok rival” May 24, 2026 “Adidas alternative” May 14, 2026 “Adidas competitor” Apr 26, 2026 “Nike competitor” Jul 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Nike alternative”

What is the answer to “Nike alternative” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AVIA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Nike alternative”?

The answer AVIA contains 4 letters.

Was “Nike alternative” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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