“Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 13, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter O
Last letter Y
O ? ? ? ? ? Y

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O R M A N D Y

The answer to “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor” is ORMANDY

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Feb 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ORMANDY — a 7-letter word that begins with O and ends with Y.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor”

What is the answer to “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ORMANDY — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor”?

The answer ORMANDY contains 7 letters.

Was “Long-time Philadelphia Orchestra conductor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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