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“Former Attorney General Holder”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former Attorney General Holder”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E R I C

The answer to “Former Attorney General Holder” is ERIC

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Former Attorney General Holder” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ERIC — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with C.

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 “Former Attorney General Holder”

What is the answer to “Former Attorney General Holder” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERIC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Former Attorney General Holder”?

The answer ERIC contains 4 letters.

Was “Former Attorney General Holder” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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