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“With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 8 letters

Hints first

Letters 8
First letter F
Last letter T
F ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 8-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

F O R C L I N T

The answer to “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication” is FORCLINT

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Feb 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FORCLINT — a 8-letter word that begins with F and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication”

What is the answer to “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FORCLINT — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication”?

The answer FORCLINT contains 8 letters.

Was “With 48-Across, the puzzle's dedication” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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