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“Former Empire State governor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Former Empire State governor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter O
C ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C U O M O

The answer to “Former Empire State governor” is CUOMO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Former Empire State governor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CUOMO — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with O.

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 “Former Empire State governor”

What is the answer to “Former Empire State governor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CUOMO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Former Empire State governor”?

The answer CUOMO contains 5 letters.

Was “Former Empire State governor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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