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“Big name in astrophysics”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big name in astrophysics”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 2, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter L
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A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

N E I L

The answer to “Big name in astrophysics” is NEIL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 2, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Big name in astrophysics” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 2, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is NEIL — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with L.

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 “Big name in astrophysics”

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

The verified answer is NEIL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 2, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Big name in astrophysics”?

The answer NEIL contains 4 letters.

Was “Big name in astrophysics” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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