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“Male movie star”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Male movie star”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 10 letters

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Letters 10
First letter L
Last letter N
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? N

A 10-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L E A D I N G M A N

The answer to “Male movie star” is LEADINGMAN

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Oct 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Male movie star” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEADINGMAN — a 10-letter word that begins with L and ends with N.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Male movie star”

What is the answer to “Male movie star” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEADINGMAN — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Male movie star”?

The answer LEADINGMAN contains 10 letters.

Was “Male movie star” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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