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“"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter J
Last letter H
J ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 10-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

J O H N N Y C A S H

The answer to “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)” is JOHNNYCASH

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Nov 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 2 20% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter J starts with

The clue “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is JOHNNYCASH — a 10-letter word that begins with J and ends with H.

This answer contains 2 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 “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)”

What is the answer to “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is JOHNNYCASH — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)”?

The answer JOHNNYCASH contains 10 letters.

Was “"A Boy Named Sue" singer (Air Force, 1950s)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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