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“J. Edgar, for instance”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “J. Edgar, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter F
Last letter N
F ? ? ? ? N

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

F B I M A N

The answer to “J. Edgar, for instance” is FBIMAN

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Dec 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “J. Edgar, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FBIMAN — a 6-letter word that begins with F and ends with N.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “J. Edgar, for instance”

What is the answer to “J. Edgar, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FBIMAN — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, December 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “J. Edgar, for instance”?

The answer FBIMAN contains 6 letters.

Was “J. Edgar, for instance” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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