“Person being dispatched”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Person being dispatched”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, April 18, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter T
E ? T

A 3-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E M T

The answer to “Person being dispatched” is EMT

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Apr 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Person being dispatched” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EMT — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Person being dispatched”

What is the answer to “Person being dispatched” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Person being dispatched”?

The answer EMT contains 3 letters.

Was “Person being dispatched” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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