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“George of the original Star Trek”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “George of the original Star Trek”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter I
T ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T A K E I

The answer to “George of the original Star Trek” is TAKEI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 9, 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 T starts with

The clue “George of the original Star Trek” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TAKEI — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with I.

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 “George of the original Star Trek”

What is the answer to “George of the original Star Trek” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TAKEI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “George of the original Star Trek”?

The answer TAKEI contains 5 letters.

Was “George of the original Star Trek” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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