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“Versatile problem-solver”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Versatile problem-solver”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter P
Last letter A
P ? ? ? ? ? A

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P A N A C E A

The answer to “Versatile problem-solver” is PANACEA

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published May 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Versatile problem-solver” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PANACEA — a 7-letter word that begins with P and ends with A.

This answer contains 4 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 “Versatile problem-solver”

What is the answer to “Versatile problem-solver” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PANACEA — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Versatile problem-solver”?

The answer PANACEA contains 7 letters.

Was “Versatile problem-solver” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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