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“Poi base”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Poi base”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter O
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A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T A R O

The answer to “Poi base” is TARO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 9, 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 T starts with

The clue “Poi base” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TARO — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with O.

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 TARO

TARO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Poi base”

What is the answer to “Poi base” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TARO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Poi base”?

The answer TARO contains 4 letters.

Was “Poi base” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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