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“Non-studio film, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Non-studio film, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I N D I E

The answer to “Non-studio film, for short” is INDIE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Non-studio film, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INDIE — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Non-studio film, for short”

What is the answer to “Non-studio film, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INDIE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, July 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Non-studio film, for short”?

The answer INDIE contains 5 letters.

Was “Non-studio film, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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