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“M*A*S*H star Alan”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “M*A*S*H star Alan”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 21, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L D A

The answer to “M*A*S*H star Alan” is ALDA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 21, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “M*A*S*H star Alan” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALDA — a 4-letter word that begins with A 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 ALDA

ALDA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “M*A*S*H star Alan”

What is the answer to “M*A*S*H star Alan” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALDA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “M*A*S*H star Alan”?

The answer ALDA contains 4 letters.

Was “M*A*S*H star Alan” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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