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“French friar”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “French friar”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 20, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A B B E

The answer to “French friar” is ABBE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 20, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “French friar” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 20, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABBE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 “French friar”

What is the answer to “French friar” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABBE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “French friar”?

The answer ABBE contains 4 letters.

Was “French friar” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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