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“KFC competitor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “KFC competitor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P O P E Y E S

The answer to “KFC competitor” is POPEYES

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Aug 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “KFC competitor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is POPEYES — a 7-letter word that begins with P and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “KFC competitor”

What is the answer to “KFC competitor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POPEYES — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “KFC competitor”?

The answer POPEYES contains 7 letters.

Was “KFC competitor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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