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“Fraternal brothers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fraternal brothers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E L K S

The answer to “Fraternal brothers” is ELKS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Fraternal brothers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELKS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Fraternal brothers”

What is the answer to “Fraternal brothers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELKS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fraternal brothers”?

The answer ELKS contains 4 letters.

Was “Fraternal brothers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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