“What some handheld devices pick up”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What some handheld devices pick up”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 28, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “What some handheld devices pick up” is LINT
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “What some handheld devices pick up” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LINT — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with T.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Saturday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “What some handheld devices pick up”
What is the answer to “What some handheld devices pick up” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LINT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “What some handheld devices pick up”?
The answer LINT contains 4 letters.
Was “What some handheld devices pick up” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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