Crossword clue
“Inventor of the crossword”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WYNNELetters5
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Inventor of the crossword” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 3, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with E, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Inventor of the crossword” clue?+
The answer is WYNNE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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