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“"This __ sudden!"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"This __ sudden!"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter O
I ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I S S O

The answer to “"This __ sudden!"” is ISSO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 18, 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 I starts with

The clue “"This __ sudden!"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ISSO — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

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.

Other clues with the answer ISSO

ISSO has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“"This __ sudden!!"” May 3, 2026

More clues from the February 18, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “"This __ sudden!"”

What is the answer to “"This __ sudden!"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISSO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"This __ sudden!"”?

The answer ISSO contains 4 letters.

Was “"This __ sudden!"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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