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“Video game pioneer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Video game pioneer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A T A R I

The answer to “Video game pioneer” is ATARI

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 14, 2025

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 game pioneer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025 as a across 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
“Gaming concern” May 16, 2026 “Video arcade pioneer” Feb 19, 2026 “Early video console brand” Jan 18, 2026 “Big name in screen games” Dec 4, 2025 “Screen-gaming trailblazer” Jul 25, 2025 “Video gaming pioneer” May 15, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Video game pioneer”

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

The verified answer is ATARI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

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

The answer ATARI contains 5 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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