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“Billion-gross film of 2023”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Billion-gross film of 2023”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B A R B I E

The answer to “Billion-gross film of 2023” is BARBIE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Feb 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Billion-gross film of 2023” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BARBIE — a 6-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 “Billion-gross film of 2023”

What is the answer to “Billion-gross film of 2023” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BARBIE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Billion-gross film of 2023”?

The answer BARBIE contains 6 letters.

Was “Billion-gross film of 2023” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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