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“Friends fellow”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Friends fellow”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R O S S

The answer to “Friends fellow” is ROSS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Friends fellow” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROSS — a 4-letter word that begins with R 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 “Friends fellow”

What is the answer to “Friends fellow” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROSS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Friends fellow”?

The answer ROSS contains 4 letters.

Was “Friends fellow” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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