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“First in episodic drama creation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First in episodic drama creation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 31, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? ? ? A

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S H O N D A

The answer to “First in episodic drama creation” is SHONDA

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published May 31, 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 in episodic drama creation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 31, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHONDA — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

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 in episodic drama creation”

What is the answer to “First in episodic drama creation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHONDA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First in episodic drama creation”?

The answer SHONDA contains 6 letters.

Was “First in episodic drama creation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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