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“Dearly beloved”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dearly beloved”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A D O R E D

The answer to “Dearly beloved” is ADORED

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Dearly beloved” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 25, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADORED — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 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 “Dearly beloved”

What is the answer to “Dearly beloved” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADORED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Dearly beloved”?

The answer ADORED contains 6 letters.

Was “Dearly beloved” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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