“Read the bar code of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Read the bar code of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter N
S ? ? N

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S C A N

The answer to “Read the bar code of” is SCAN

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Read the bar code of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SCAN — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Read the bar code of”

What is the answer to “Read the bar code of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SCAN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Read the bar code of”?

The answer SCAN contains 4 letters.

Was “Read the bar code of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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