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“Advil competitor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Advil competitor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A L E V E

The answer to “Advil competitor” is ALEVE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Advil competitor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 29, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALEVE — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 ALEVE

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Frequently asked questions about “Advil competitor”

What is the answer to “Advil competitor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALEVE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Advil competitor”?

The answer ALEVE contains 5 letters.

Was “Advil competitor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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