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“Solo sung by a soprano”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Solo sung by a soprano”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A R I A

The answer to “Solo sung by a soprano” is ARIA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Solo sung by a soprano” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARIA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Solo sung by a soprano”

What is the answer to “Solo sung by a soprano” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARIA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, October 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Solo sung by a soprano”?

The answer ARIA contains 4 letters.

Was “Solo sung by a soprano” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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