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“Alcatraz nickname”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Alcatraz nickname”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter K
T ? ? ? ? ? K

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T H E R O C K

The answer to “Alcatraz nickname” is THEROCK

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Jan 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Alcatraz nickname” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is THEROCK — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Alcatraz nickname”

What is the answer to “Alcatraz nickname” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is THEROCK — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Alcatraz nickname”?

The answer THEROCK contains 7 letters.

Was “Alcatraz nickname” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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