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“Steam engine developer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Steam engine developer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter T
W ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

W A T T

The answer to “Steam engine developer” is WATT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Steam engine developer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WATT — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Steam engine developer”

What is the answer to “Steam engine developer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WATT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Steam engine developer”?

The answer WATT contains 4 letters.

Was “Steam engine developer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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