“Western wine region”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Western wine region”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 25, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter A
N ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

N A P A

The answer to “Western wine region” is NAPA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Western wine region” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NAPA — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Western wine region”

What is the answer to “Western wine region” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NAPA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Western wine region”?

The answer NAPA contains 4 letters.

Was “Western wine region” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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