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“Back to the Future surname”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Back to the Future surname”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter Y
M ? ? ? Y

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

M C F L Y

The answer to “Back to the Future surname” is MCFLY

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Back to the Future surname” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MCFLY — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with Y.

This answer contains 0 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 “Back to the Future surname”

What is the answer to “Back to the Future surname” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MCFLY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Back to the Future surname”?

The answer MCFLY contains 5 letters.

Was “Back to the Future surname” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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