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“Tech helper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tech helper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter O
I ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I T P R O

The answer to “Tech helper” is ITPRO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Tech helper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ITPRO — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Tech helper”

What is the answer to “Tech helper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ITPRO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, January 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tech helper”?

The answer ITPRO contains 5 letters.

Was “Tech helper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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