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“__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter A
U ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

U R S A

The answer to “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)” is URSA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 28, 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 U starts with

The clue “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is URSA — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer URSA

URSA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Bear on a sky map” May 19, 2026 “Celestial bear” Mar 11, 2026 “Celestial bear” Mar 8, 2026 “Bear in the sky” Dec 14, 2025 “Bear in the air” Nov 16, 2025 “Word on a Northern Sky map” Oct 2, 2025 “Bear up above” May 9, 2025 “__ Major (bear constellation)” Mar 4, 2025 “Bear observed at night” Feb 7, 2025

More clues from the January 28, 2025 puzzle

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Playground chute 5 ℓ · D Hawaiian necklace 3 ℓ · D Former spelling of Ukraine's capital 4 ℓ · D "...happily ever __" 5 ℓ · D Home made of logs 5 ℓ · D Tempted 5 ℓ · A Emphasizes 8 ℓ · D Lion's bellow 4 ℓ · D Complain constantly 4 ℓ · A Adorn 8 ℓ · D St. __ (city near Tampa) 4 ℓ · D Actor Baldwin 4 ℓ · D Dutch cheese 4 ℓ · D Makes an inquiry 4 ℓ · A Bagel or bun 4 ℓ · D Feeling anxious 6 ℓ · A Enemy 3 ℓ · D Dog's hair 3 ℓ · A So far 3 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)”

What is the answer to “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is URSA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)”?

The answer URSA contains 4 letters.

Was “__ Major (Big Dipper constellation)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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