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“20-Grammy pop star was born”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “20-Grammy pop star was born”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter T
Last letter T
T ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T O N Y B E N N E T T

The answer to “20-Grammy pop star was born” is TONYBENNETT

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Jan 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “20-Grammy pop star was born” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TONYBENNETT — a 11-letter word that begins with T and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 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 “20-Grammy pop star was born”

What is the answer to “20-Grammy pop star was born” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TONYBENNETT — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “20-Grammy pop star was born”?

The answer TONYBENNETT contains 11 letters.

Was “20-Grammy pop star was born” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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