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“First name of the "Queen of Soul"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First name of the "Queen of Soul"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A R E T H A

The answer to “First name of the "Queen of Soul"” is ARETHA

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jul 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “First name of the "Queen of Soul"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARETHA — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 3 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 "Queen of Soul"”

What is the answer to “First name of the "Queen of Soul"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARETHA — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First name of the "Queen of Soul"”?

The answer ARETHA contains 6 letters.

Was “First name of the "Queen of Soul"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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