“Defendant in double jeopardy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Defendant in double jeopardy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 24, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 13
First letter C
Last letter R
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 13-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C O U N T E R F E I T E R

The answer to “Defendant in double jeopardy” is COUNTERFEITER

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published Jan 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 13 positions
Vowels 6 46% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Defendant in double jeopardy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is COUNTERFEITER — a 13-letter word that begins with C and ends with R.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 7 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 “Defendant in double jeopardy”

What is the answer to “Defendant in double jeopardy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COUNTERFEITER — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Defendant in double jeopardy”?

The answer COUNTERFEITER contains 13 letters.

Was “Defendant in double jeopardy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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