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“Debater of Biden in 2012”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Debater of Biden in 2012”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter N
R ? ? N

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R Y A N

The answer to “Debater of Biden in 2012” is RYAN

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Debater of Biden in 2012” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RYAN — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with N.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Debater of Biden in 2012”

What is the answer to “Debater of Biden in 2012” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RYAN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Debater of Biden in 2012”?

The answer RYAN contains 4 letters.

Was “Debater of Biden in 2012” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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