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“First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E R L E

The answer to “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)” is ERLE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 4, 2025

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 E starts with

The clue “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ERLE — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

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 “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)”

What is the answer to “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERLE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)”?

The answer ERLE contains 4 letters.

Was “First name of the best-selling American author of the 20th century (as of 1970)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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