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“Venerable video game name”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Venerable video game name”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A T A R I

The answer to “Venerable video game name” is ATARI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Nov 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Venerable video game name” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

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 ATARI

ATARI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Venerable video game name”

What is the answer to “Venerable video game name” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Venerable video game name”?

The answer ATARI contains 5 letters.

Was “Venerable video game name” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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