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“Vacuum cleaner tube”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Vacuum cleaner tube”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H O S E

The answer to “Vacuum cleaner tube” is HOSE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 3, 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 H starts with

The clue “Vacuum cleaner tube” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HOSE — a 4-letter word that begins with H 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 HOSE

HOSE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Hydrant attachment” Mar 23, 2026 “Coolant conduit” Mar 8, 2026 “Take for a ride” Dec 13, 2025 “Gardener's tube” Dec 3, 2025 “Hydrant attachment” Aug 27, 2025 “Vacuum cleaner part” Jul 6, 2025 “Hydrant attachment” May 6, 2025 “Pool filler, at times” Apr 3, 2025 “Narrow watercourse” Mar 15, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Vacuum cleaner tube”

What is the answer to “Vacuum cleaner tube” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOSE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Vacuum cleaner tube”?

The answer HOSE contains 4 letters.

Was “Vacuum cleaner tube” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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