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“Second starter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Second starter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter O
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A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N A N O

The answer to “Second starter” is NANO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Second starter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NANO — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Second starter”

What is the answer to “Second starter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NANO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Second starter”?

The answer NANO contains 4 letters.

Was “Second starter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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