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“Leader like Leo XIV”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Leader like Leo XIV”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, November 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P O P E

The answer to “Leader like Leo XIV” is POPE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Leader like Leo XIV” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is POPE — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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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More clues from the November 17, 2025 puzzle

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Soccer or football 5 ℓ · D Operated a vehicle 5 ℓ · D Used up, as cash 5 ℓ · D Leafy salad green 4 ℓ · D Notorious Roman emperor 4 ℓ · D Device hanging in an office 9 ℓ · D Physicians: Abbr. 3 ℓ · A "This __ take long" 4 ℓ · A Egg shape 4 ℓ · D Have big dreams 6 ℓ · D Boats like Noah's 4 ℓ · A Buffet meal carrier 4 ℓ · D Parts for performers 5 ℓ · D Kitchen or den 4 ℓ · D Couch or chair 4 ℓ · A Facet of a situation 6 ℓ · D Horses' paces 5 ℓ · D Come into view 6 ℓ · A Any thing of value 5 ℓ · D Fancy party 4 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Leader like Leo XIV”

What is the answer to “Leader like Leo XIV” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POPE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, November 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Leader like Leo XIV”?

The answer POPE contains 4 letters.

Was “Leader like Leo XIV” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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