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“Its role at play”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Its role at play”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? ? ? R

A 6-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S E E K E R

The answer to “Its role at play” is SEEKER

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Aug 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Its role at play” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is SEEKER — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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 “Its role at play”

What is the answer to “Its role at play” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SEEKER — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Its role at play”?

The answer SEEKER contains 6 letters.

Was “Its role at play” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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