“__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 9, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E L L A

The answer to “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)” is ELLA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELLA — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with A.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)”

What is the answer to “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELLA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)”?

The answer ELLA contains 4 letters.

Was “__ and Basie! (Grammy Hall of Fame album)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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