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“Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter T
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A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E L I O T

The answer to “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)” is ELIOT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 18, 2025

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 E starts with

The clue “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 18, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELIOT — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with T.

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 “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)”

What is the answer to “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELIOT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)”?

The answer ELIOT contains 5 letters.

Was “Founder of a UK poetry prize (1953)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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