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“First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S E W A R D

The answer to “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention” is SEWARD

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Mar 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 29, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SEWARD — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 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 “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention”

What is the answer to “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SEWARD — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention”?

The answer SEWARD contains 6 letters.

Was “First-ballot leader at the 1860 Republican Convention” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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