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“Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter M
Last letter T
M ? T

A 3-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M R T

The answer to “Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks” is MRT

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MRT — a 3-letter word that begins with M and ends with T.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 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 once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks”

What is the answer to “Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MRT — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks”?

The answer MRT contains 3 letters.

Was “Actor once a bodyguard for Ali and Spinks” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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