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“Milne's first name”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Milne's first name”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A L A N

The answer to “Milne's first name” is ALAN

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 18, 2026

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 “Milne's first name” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALAN — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with N.

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 ALAN

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Frequently asked questions about “Milne's first name”

What is the answer to “Milne's first name” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALAN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Milne's first name”?

The answer ALAN contains 4 letters.

Was “Milne's first name” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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