“Czech mate in '77 headlines”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Czech mate in '77 headlines”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 28, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter A
I ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I V A N A

The answer to “Czech mate in '77 headlines” is IVANA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Nov 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Czech mate in '77 headlines” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IVANA — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 IVANA

IVANA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues

More clues from the November 28, 2025 puzzle

Friday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle

Frequently asked questions about “Czech mate in '77 headlines”

What is the answer to “Czech mate in '77 headlines” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IVANA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, November 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Czech mate in '77 headlines”?

The answer IVANA contains 5 letters.

Was “Czech mate in '77 headlines” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Czech mate in '77 headlines — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers