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“Utility device”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Utility device”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter R
M ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

M E T E R

The answer to “Utility device” is METER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Utility device” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is METER — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with R.

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 “Utility device”

What is the answer to “Utility device” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is METER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Utility device”?

The answer METER contains 5 letters.

Was “Utility device” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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