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“Prolific patentee”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Prolific patentee”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, April 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter N
E ? ? ? ? N

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E D I S O N

The answer to “Prolific patentee” is EDISON

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Apr 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Prolific patentee” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, April 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EDISON — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 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 “Prolific patentee”

What is the answer to “Prolific patentee” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EDISON — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Prolific patentee”?

The answer EDISON contains 6 letters.

Was “Prolific patentee” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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