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“Prefix meaning "distinct"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Prefix meaning "distinct"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter O
I ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

I D I O

The answer to “Prefix meaning "distinct"” is IDIO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Prefix meaning "distinct"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IDIO — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Prefix meaning "distinct"”

What is the answer to “Prefix meaning "distinct"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDIO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Prefix meaning "distinct"”?

The answer IDIO contains 4 letters.

Was “Prefix meaning "distinct"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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