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“Filmmaker Spike”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Filmmaker Spike”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, May 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter E
L ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L E E

The answer to “Filmmaker Spike” is LEE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published May 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Filmmaker Spike” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEE — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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.

Other clues with the answer LEE

LEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“See 6-Down” May 22, 2026 “Director Spike” Nov 25, 2025 “...Mockingbird novelist” Nov 9, 2025 “Finch creator” Sep 19, 2025 “Director who didn't like "Spike TV"” Aug 29, 2025 “Jamie __ Curtis” Jul 13, 2025 “...Mockingbird novelist” Jun 29, 2025 “Director Spike” Feb 5, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Filmmaker Spike”

What is the answer to “Filmmaker Spike” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Filmmaker Spike”?

The answer LEE contains 3 letters.

Was “Filmmaker Spike” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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