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“Tiniest bit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tiniest bit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I O T A

The answer to “Tiniest bit” is IOTA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Tiniest bit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IOTA — a 4-letter word that begins with I 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.

Other clues with the answer IOTA

IOTA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Tiniest bit”

What is the answer to “Tiniest bit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IOTA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tiniest bit”?

The answer IOTA contains 4 letters.

Was “Tiniest bit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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