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“What the Emmys are named for”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What the Emmys are named for”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, December 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T V C A M E R A S

The answer to “What the Emmys are named for” is TVCAMERAS

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Dec 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “What the Emmys are named for” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TVCAMERAS — a 9-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “What the Emmys are named for”

What is the answer to “What the Emmys are named for” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TVCAMERAS — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What the Emmys are named for”?

The answer TVCAMERAS contains 9 letters.

Was “What the Emmys are named for” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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