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“Big name in ranges”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big name in ranges”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A M A N A

The answer to “Big name in ranges” is AMANA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Big name in ranges” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is AMANA — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer AMANA

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Frequently asked questions about “Big name in ranges”

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

The verified answer is AMANA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

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

The answer AMANA contains 5 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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