“Big name in auto parts”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big name in auto parts”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 25, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter O
D ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D E L C O

The answer to “Big name in auto parts” is DELCO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Big name in auto parts” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DELCO — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with O.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Big name in auto parts”

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

The verified answer is DELCO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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

The answer DELCO contains 5 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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