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“Start of an Oscar Wilde quote”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 14 letters

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Letters 14
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 14-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T H I S S U S P E N S E I S

The answer to “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote” is THISSUSPENSEIS

Letters 14
Direction Across
Published Jan 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 14-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 14 positions
Vowels 5 36% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is THISSUSPENSEIS — a 14-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 9 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 “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote”

What is the answer to “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is THISSUSPENSEIS — a 14-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote”?

The answer THISSUSPENSEIS contains 14 letters.

Was “Start of an Oscar Wilde quote” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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