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“Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

R E N E E

The answer to “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate” is RENEE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RENEE — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 RENEE

RENEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate”

What is the answer to “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RENEE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, February 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate”?

The answer RENEE contains 5 letters.

Was “Next second-Oscar actress (2020) after Cate” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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