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“Business competitor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Business competitor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter L
R ? ? ? L

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R I V A L

The answer to “Business competitor” is RIVAL

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Sep 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Business competitor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RIVAL — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 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 “Business competitor”

What is the answer to “Business competitor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RIVAL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, September 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Business competitor”?

The answer RIVAL contains 5 letters.

Was “Business competitor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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