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“Screen-gaming trailblazer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Screen-gaming trailblazer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? ? ? I

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A T A R I

The answer to “Screen-gaming trailblazer” is ATARI

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Screen-gaming trailblazer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer ATARI

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Frequently asked questions about “Screen-gaming trailblazer”

What is the answer to “Screen-gaming trailblazer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Screen-gaming trailblazer”?

The answer ATARI contains 5 letters.

Was “Screen-gaming trailblazer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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