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“Home of a famous fontana”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Home of a famous fontana”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 23, 2026 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 Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R O M A

The answer to “Home of a famous fontana” is ROMA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 23, 2026

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 “Home of a famous fontana” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ROMA — 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 “Home of a famous fontana”

What is the answer to “Home of a famous fontana” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROMA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Home of a famous fontana”?

The answer ROMA contains 4 letters.

Was “Home of a famous fontana” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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