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“Good __ (helpful stranger)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Good __ (helpful stranger)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter S
Last letter N
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 9-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S A M A R I T A N

The answer to “Good __ (helpful stranger)” is SAMARITAN

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Oct 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Good __ (helpful stranger)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SAMARITAN — a 9-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Good __ (helpful stranger)”

What is the answer to “Good __ (helpful stranger)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SAMARITAN — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Good __ (helpful stranger)”?

The answer SAMARITAN contains 9 letters.

Was “Good __ (helpful stranger)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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