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“First of six popes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First of six popes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter I
P ? ? ? I

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P A U L I

The answer to “First of six popes” is PAULI

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “First of six popes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PAULI — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 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 six popes”

What is the answer to “First of six popes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PAULI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “First of six popes”?

The answer PAULI contains 5 letters.

Was “First of six popes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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