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“Actor Epps”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Actor Epps”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter O
Last letter R
O ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

O M A R

The answer to “Actor Epps” is OMAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 1, 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 O starts with

The clue “Actor Epps” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OMAR — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with R.

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.

Other clues with the answer OMAR

OMAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Common Muslim first name” Mar 15, 2026 “Epps or Sharif” Feb 11, 2026 “Persian poet” Dec 26, 2025 “Actor Epps or Sharif” Jun 25, 2025 “Poet Khayyam” Jun 8, 2025 “"The Astronomer-Poet of Persia"” May 10, 2025 “Epps or Sharif” Mar 5, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Actor Epps”

What is the answer to “Actor Epps” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OMAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actor Epps”?

The answer OMAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Actor Epps” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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