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“Company bigwig, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Company bigwig, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter C
E ? ? C

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

E X E C

The answer to “Company bigwig, for short” is EXEC

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Company bigwig, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 19, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EXEC — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with C.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer EXEC

EXEC has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Company bigwig, for short”

What is the answer to “Company bigwig, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EXEC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Company bigwig, for short”?

The answer EXEC contains 4 letters.

Was “Company bigwig, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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