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“Collegian's key letter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Collegian's key letter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter K
Last letter A
K ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

K A P P A

The answer to “Collegian's key letter” is KAPPA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jan 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Collegian's key letter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is KAPPA — a 5-letter word that begins with K and ends with A.

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 “Collegian's key letter”

What is the answer to “Collegian's key letter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KAPPA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Collegian's key letter”?

The answer KAPPA contains 5 letters.

Was “Collegian's key letter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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