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“Lone Star shrine”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lone Star shrine”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter O
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A 5-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A L A M O

The answer to “Lone Star shrine” is ALAMO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Lone Star shrine” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALAMO — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 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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Frequently asked questions about “Lone Star shrine”

What is the answer to “Lone Star shrine” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALAMO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lone Star shrine”?

The answer ALAMO contains 5 letters.

Was “Lone Star shrine” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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