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“Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter A
L ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L A N A

The answer to “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette” is LANA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 28, 2026

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 L starts with

The clue “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LANA — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with A.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette”

What is the answer to “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LANA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette”?

The answer LANA contains 4 letters.

Was “Contemporary of Ava, Rita and Bette” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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