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“Bright northern star”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bright northern star”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L T A I R

The answer to “Bright northern star” is ALTAIR

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 12, 2025

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 A starts with

The clue “Bright northern star” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALTAIR — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

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 “Bright northern star”

What is the answer to “Bright northern star” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALTAIR — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bright northern star”?

The answer ALTAIR contains 6 letters.

Was “Bright northern star” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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