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“Opening comment, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Opening comment, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter O
I ? ? ? O

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I N T R O

The answer to “Opening comment, for short” is INTRO

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Mar 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Opening comment, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INTRO — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 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 “Opening comment, for short”

What is the answer to “Opening comment, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INTRO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Opening comment, for short”?

The answer INTRO contains 5 letters.

Was “Opening comment, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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