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“Composer heard at commencements”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Composer heard at commencements”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter R
E ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E L G A R

The answer to “Composer heard at commencements” is ELGAR

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 26, 2026

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 E starts with

The clue “Composer heard at commencements” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELGAR — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with R.

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 “Composer heard at commencements”

What is the answer to “Composer heard at commencements” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELGAR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Composer heard at commencements”?

The answer ELGAR contains 5 letters.

Was “Composer heard at commencements” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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