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“Nickname for tennis great Nadal”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nickname for tennis great Nadal”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R A F A

The answer to “Nickname for tennis great Nadal” is RAFA

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 10, 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 R starts with

The clue “Nickname for tennis great Nadal” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RAFA — a 4-letter word that begins with R 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 RAFA

RAFA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Nickname for tennis great Nadal”

What is the answer to “Nickname for tennis great Nadal” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAFA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Nickname for tennis great Nadal”?

The answer RAFA contains 4 letters.

Was “Nickname for tennis great Nadal” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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