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“Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, December 6, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E L I S

The answer to “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010” is ELIS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 6, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELIS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010”

What is the answer to “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ELIS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010”?

The answer ELIS contains 4 letters.

Was “Lupita Nyong'o's classmates, circa 2010” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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