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“Video arcade pioneer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Video arcade pioneer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 19, 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 Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A T A R I

The answer to “Video arcade pioneer” is ATARI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 19, 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 “Video arcade pioneer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 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 “Video arcade pioneer”

What is the answer to “Video arcade pioneer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Video arcade pioneer”?

The answer ATARI contains 5 letters.

Was “Video arcade pioneer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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