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“Pod ancestor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pod ancestor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter I
H ? ? I

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

H I F I

The answer to “Pod ancestor” is HIFI

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 14, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Pod ancestor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HIFI — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with I.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Pod ancestor”

What is the answer to “Pod ancestor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HIFI — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pod ancestor”?

The answer HIFI contains 4 letters.

Was “Pod ancestor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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