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“Spanish girl”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spanish girl”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

N I N A

The answer to “Spanish girl” is NINA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 18, 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 “Spanish girl” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NINA — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with A.

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 “Spanish girl”

What is the answer to “Spanish girl” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NINA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spanish girl”?

The answer NINA contains 4 letters.

Was “Spanish girl” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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