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“Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter F
Last letter L
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 15-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

F I V E S T A R G E N E R A L

The answer to “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank” is FIVESTARGENERAL

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Mar 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 15 positions
Vowels 6 40% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FIVESTARGENERAL — a 15-letter word that begins with F and ends with L.

This answer contains 6 vowels and 9 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 “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank”

What is the answer to “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FIVESTARGENERAL — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank”?

The answer FIVESTARGENERAL contains 15 letters.

Was “Eisenhower or MacArthur's top rank” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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