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“Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, November 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter C
Last letter D
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 9-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

C O V E R B A N D

The answer to “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin” is COVERBAND

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Nov 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is COVERBAND — a 9-letter word that begins with C and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin”

What is the answer to “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COVERBAND — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, November 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin”?

The answer COVERBAND contains 9 letters.

Was “Deft Leppard or Lez Zeppelin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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