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“Los Angeles power source”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Los Angeles power source”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, December 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter H
Last letter M
H ? ? ? ? ? ? ? M

A 9-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

H O O V E R D A M

The answer to “Los Angeles power source” is HOOVERDAM

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Dec 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Los Angeles power source” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HOOVERDAM — a 9-letter word that begins with H and ends with M.

This answer contains 4 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 “Los Angeles power source”

What is the answer to “Los Angeles power source” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOOVERDAM — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, December 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Los Angeles power source”?

The answer HOOVERDAM contains 9 letters.

Was “Los Angeles power source” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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