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“Retro cartoon frames”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Retro cartoon frames”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

C E L S

The answer to “Retro cartoon frames” is CELS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 1, 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 C starts with

The clue “Retro cartoon frames” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CELS — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

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 “Retro cartoon frames”

What is the answer to “Retro cartoon frames” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CELS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Retro cartoon frames”?

The answer CELS contains 4 letters.

Was “Retro cartoon frames” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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