“Subtle vibe”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Subtle vibe”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 2, 2026 puzzle.

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A U R A

The answer to “Subtle vibe” is AURA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Subtle vibe” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AURA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Subtle vibe”

What is the answer to “Subtle vibe” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AURA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Subtle vibe”?

The answer AURA contains 4 letters.

Was “Subtle vibe” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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