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“Known far and wide”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Known far and wide”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 12, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter F
Last letter D
F ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F A M E D

The answer to “Known far and wide” is FAMED

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 12, 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 F starts with

The clue “Known far and wide” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FAMED — a 5-letter word that begins with F and ends with D.

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 “Known far and wide”

What is the answer to “Known far and wide” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FAMED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Known far and wide”?

The answer FAMED contains 5 letters.

Was “Known far and wide” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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