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“Puccini masterwork”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Puccini masterwork”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T O S C A

The answer to “Puccini masterwork” is TOSCA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Puccini masterwork” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TOSCA — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 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 “Puccini masterwork”

What is the answer to “Puccini masterwork” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOSCA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Puccini masterwork”?

The answer TOSCA contains 5 letters.

Was “Puccini masterwork” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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