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“Famed Southwestern fortress”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Famed Southwestern fortress”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter O
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A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L A M O

The answer to “Famed Southwestern fortress” is ALAMO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Famed Southwestern fortress” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALAMO — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 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 “Famed Southwestern fortress”

What is the answer to “Famed Southwestern fortress” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALAMO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Famed Southwestern fortress”?

The answer ALAMO contains 5 letters.

Was “Famed Southwestern fortress” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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