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“Fed head before Ben”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fed head before Ben”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter N
A ? ? N

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L A N

The answer to “Fed head before Ben” is ALAN

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Fed head before Ben” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALAN — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 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 “Fed head before Ben”

What is the answer to “Fed head before Ben” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALAN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fed head before Ben”?

The answer ALAN contains 4 letters.

Was “Fed head before Ben” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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