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“First of a certain 26”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First of a certain 26”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, September 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? A

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A L F A

The answer to “First of a certain 26” is ALFA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 13, 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 A starts with

The clue “First of a certain 26” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, September 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALFA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

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 of a certain 26”

What is the answer to “First of a certain 26” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALFA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First of a certain 26”?

The answer ALFA contains 4 letters.

Was “First of a certain 26” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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