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“'70s Motown star”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “'70s Motown star”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter E
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A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

G A Y E

The answer to “'70s Motown star” is GAYE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “'70s Motown star” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 21, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is GAYE — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “'70s Motown star”

What is the answer to “'70s Motown star” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GAYE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “'70s Motown star”?

The answer GAYE contains 4 letters.

Was “'70s Motown star” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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