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“Eagle, for Apollo 11”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Eagle, for Apollo 11”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L U N A R M O D U L E

The answer to “Eagle, for Apollo 11” is LUNARMODULE

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Aug 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 5 45% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Eagle, for Apollo 11” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LUNARMODULE — a 11-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 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 “Eagle, for Apollo 11”

What is the answer to “Eagle, for Apollo 11” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LUNARMODULE — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Eagle, for Apollo 11”?

The answer LUNARMODULE contains 11 letters.

Was “Eagle, for Apollo 11” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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