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“Actor Reynolds or Lancaster”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Actor Reynolds or Lancaster”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter T
B ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

B U R T

The answer to “Actor Reynolds or Lancaster” is BURT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Actor Reynolds or Lancaster” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BURT — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with T.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 Reynolds or Lancaster”

What is the answer to “Actor Reynolds or Lancaster” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BURT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actor Reynolds or Lancaster”?

The answer BURT contains 4 letters.

Was “Actor Reynolds or Lancaster” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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