“Actor Baldwin or Guinness”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Actor Baldwin or Guinness”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, June 22, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter C
A ? ? C

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A L E C

The answer to “Actor Baldwin or Guinness” is ALEC

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 22, 2026

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 A starts with

The clue “Actor Baldwin or Guinness” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALEC — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with C.

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 “Actor Baldwin or Guinness”

What is the answer to “Actor Baldwin or Guinness” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALEC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, June 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actor Baldwin or Guinness”?

The answer ALEC contains 4 letters.

Was “Actor Baldwin or Guinness” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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