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“Spring break mecca nickname”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spring break mecca nickname”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P E T E

The answer to “Spring break mecca nickname” is PETE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 29, 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 P starts with

The clue “Spring break mecca nickname” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PETE — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

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 “Spring break mecca nickname”

What is the answer to “Spring break mecca nickname” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PETE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spring break mecca nickname”?

The answer PETE contains 4 letters.

Was “Spring break mecca nickname” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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