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“What Apple phones run on”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What Apple phones run on”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? S

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I O S

The answer to “What Apple phones run on” is IOS

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Feb 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “What Apple phones run on” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IOS — a 3-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 IOS

IOS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “What Apple phones run on”

What is the answer to “What Apple phones run on” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IOS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What Apple phones run on”?

The answer IOS contains 3 letters.

Was “What Apple phones run on” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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