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“Variety show host”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Variety show host”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E M C E E

The answer to “Variety show host” is EMCEE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Variety show host” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EMCEE — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 EMCEE

EMCEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Variety show host”

What is the answer to “Variety show host” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMCEE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Variety show host”?

The answer EMCEE contains 5 letters.

Was “Variety show host” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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