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“Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter K
Last letter A
K ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

K R U P A

The answer to “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame” is KRUPA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 22, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is KRUPA — a 5-letter word that begins with K and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”

What is the answer to “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KRUPA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”?

The answer KRUPA contains 5 letters.

Was “Initial inductee in the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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