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“Esther's adoptive father”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Esther's adoptive father”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter M
Last letter I
M ? ? ? ? ? ? I

A 8-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

M O R D E C A I

The answer to “Esther's adoptive father” is MORDECAI

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published May 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Esther's adoptive father” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is MORDECAI — a 8-letter word that begins with M and ends with I.

This answer contains 4 vowels 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 “Esther's adoptive father”

What is the answer to “Esther's adoptive father” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MORDECAI — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Esther's adoptive father”?

The answer MORDECAI contains 8 letters.

Was “Esther's adoptive father” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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