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“Erstwhile sporty Ford”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Erstwhile sporty Ford”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter D
T ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

T B I R D

The answer to “Erstwhile sporty Ford” is TBIRD

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 7, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Erstwhile sporty Ford” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 7, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TBIRD — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Erstwhile sporty Ford”

What is the answer to “Erstwhile sporty Ford” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TBIRD — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Erstwhile sporty Ford”?

The answer TBIRD contains 5 letters.

Was “Erstwhile sporty Ford” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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