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“Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, November 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter A
R ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R I P A

The answer to “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin” is RIPA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, November 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RIPA — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with A.

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 “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin”

What is the answer to “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RIPA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin”?

The answer RIPA contains 4 letters.

Was “Hollywood Walk of Fame surname next to Philbin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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