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“Boxer Muhammad”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Boxer Muhammad”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter A
Last letter I
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A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L I

The answer to “Boxer Muhammad” is ALI

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Sep 23, 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 “Boxer Muhammad” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 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.

Other clues with the answer ALI

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Frequently asked questions about “Boxer Muhammad”

What is the answer to “Boxer Muhammad” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Boxer Muhammad”?

The answer ALI contains 3 letters.

Was “Boxer Muhammad” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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