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“First on the moon, alphabetically”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “First on the moon, alphabetically”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L D R I N

The answer to “First on the moon, alphabetically” is ALDRIN

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Aug 8, 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 A starts with

The clue “First on the moon, alphabetically” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALDRIN — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with N.

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 on the moon, alphabetically”

What is the answer to “First on the moon, alphabetically” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALDRIN — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “First on the moon, alphabetically”?

The answer ALDRIN contains 6 letters.

Was “First on the moon, alphabetically” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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