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“Big name in Western fiction”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big name in Western fiction”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter Y
G ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

G R E Y

The answer to “Big name in Western fiction” is GREY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Big name in Western fiction” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GREY — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 Western fiction”

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

The verified answer is GREY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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

The answer GREY contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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