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“Grandma Moses, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Grandma Moses, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter L
Last letter R
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 11-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L A T E S T A R T E R

The answer to “Grandma Moses, for instance” is LATESTARTER

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Jun 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Grandma Moses, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LATESTARTER — a 11-letter word that begins with L and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Grandma Moses, for instance”

What is the answer to “Grandma Moses, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LATESTARTER — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Grandma Moses, for instance”?

The answer LATESTARTER contains 11 letters.

Was “Grandma Moses, for instance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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