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“"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L E X A

The answer to “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer” is ALEXA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 17, 2026

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 “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALEXA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer”

What is the answer to “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALEXA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer”?

The answer ALEXA contains 5 letters.

Was “"Sorry, I don't know that one" sayer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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