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“Big dipper”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big dipper”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

L A D L E

The answer to “Big dipper” is LADLE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Big dipper” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LADLE — a 5-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer LADLE

LADLE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Big dipper”

What is the answer to “Big dipper” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LADLE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, October 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Big dipper”?

The answer LADLE contains 5 letters.

Was “Big dipper” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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