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“Metaphorical founders”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Metaphorical founders”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter F
Last letter S
F ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

F A T H E R S

The answer to “Metaphorical founders” is FATHERS

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Mar 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Metaphorical founders” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FATHERS — a 7-letter word that begins with F and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Metaphorical founders”

What is the answer to “Metaphorical founders” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FATHERS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Metaphorical founders”?

The answer FATHERS contains 7 letters.

Was “Metaphorical founders” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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