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“Utmost height”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Utmost height”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A C M E

The answer to “Utmost height” is ACME

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Utmost height” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACME — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 ACME

ACME has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Utmost height”

What is the answer to “Utmost height” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACME — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Utmost height”?

The answer ACME contains 4 letters.

Was “Utmost height” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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