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“Author __ Bashevis Singer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Author __ Bashevis Singer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter C
I ? ? ? C

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

I S A A C

The answer to “Author __ Bashevis Singer” is ISAAC

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 20, 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 I starts with

The clue “Author __ Bashevis Singer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 20, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ISAAC — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with C.

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.

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More clues from the February 20, 2025 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Author __ Bashevis Singer”

What is the answer to “Author __ Bashevis Singer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISAAC — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Author __ Bashevis Singer”?

The answer ISAAC contains 5 letters.

Was “Author __ Bashevis Singer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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