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“Smartphone programs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Smartphone programs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A P P S

The answer to “Smartphone programs” is APPS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Smartphone programs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is APPS — a 4-letter word that begins with A 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.

Other clues with the answer APPS

APPS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Phone downloads” Feb 2, 2026 “Phone downloads” Nov 11, 2025 “Happy hour edibles” Jul 24, 2025 “Cellphone programs” Jul 21, 2025 “Intros to entrees” Jun 29, 2025 “Downloadable programs” May 13, 2025 “Smartphone software” Feb 5, 2025

More clues from the April 7, 2025 puzzle

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Butter or jam 6 ℓ · D __ extra cost (free) 4 ℓ · D Offend the nose 4 ℓ · D In __ (fashionable) 5 ℓ · D Thanksgiving dinner dessert 10 ℓ · D At once, in a memo 4 ℓ · A "Hey, over here!" 4 ℓ · A low-moving creature in a shell 5 ℓ · D Bride's title, at times 3 ℓ · A Philly's state, for short 4 ℓ · D Hammer or screwdriver 4 ℓ · D Flow in slowly 4 ℓ · D "Huge" prefix for bucks 4 ℓ · D Neglects to 6 ℓ · A Give a command to 5 ℓ · D Refuse to approve 6 ℓ · D Join in wedlock 5 ℓ · A Sat for a portrait 5 ℓ · D Stop for a moment 5 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Smartphone programs”

What is the answer to “Smartphone programs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is APPS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Smartphone programs”?

The answer APPS contains 4 letters.

Was “Smartphone programs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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