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“Author Angelou”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Author Angelou”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter A
M ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

M A Y A

The answer to “Author Angelou” is MAYA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 5, 2026

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 M starts with

The clue “Author Angelou” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is MAYA — a 4-letter word that begins with M 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 “Author Angelou”

What is the answer to “Author Angelou” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MAYA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Author Angelou”?

The answer MAYA contains 4 letters.

Was “Author Angelou” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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