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“Novelist O'Brien or Ferber”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E D N A

The answer to “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber” is EDNA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 21, 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 E starts with

The clue “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EDNA — a 4-letter word that begins with E 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 EDNA

EDNA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the January 21, 2026 puzzle

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Nearly colorless 4 ℓ · D Cut the grass 3 ℓ · D Scored 100% on 4 ℓ · D Ringo of the Beatles 5 ℓ · D Coiled brass instruments 11 ℓ · D Stately house 5 ℓ · A Ship's distress signal 3 ℓ · D Pester persistently 3 ℓ · D Astaire or Flintstone 4 ℓ · A Offer used goods 6 ℓ · D Handed out poker cards 5 ℓ · D Airplane-tracking device 5 ℓ · D Mineral that's mined 3 ℓ · D "I get it now!" 3 ℓ · D Resorts with hot springs 4 ℓ · A Bert's Sesame Street buddy 5 ℓ · D Spoke hoarsely 6 ℓ · D Highly decorated 6 ℓ · A CD-__ drive 3 ℓ · D Hunts, as a lion, with "on" 5 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber”

What is the answer to “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EDNA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber”?

The answer EDNA contains 4 letters.

Was “Novelist O'Brien or Ferber” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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