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“Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter I
A ? I

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L I

The answer to “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X” is ALI

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Aug 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALI — a 3-letter word that begins with A and ends with I.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X”

What is the answer to “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X”?

The answer ALI contains 3 letters.

Was “Biopic with Dr. King and Malcolm X” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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