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“United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A R A B

The answer to “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)” is ARAB

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 17, 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 A starts with

The clue “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARAB — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with B.

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.

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More clues from the February 17, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)”

What is the answer to “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)”?

The answer ARAB contains 4 letters.

Was “United __ Emirates (Mideast nation)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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