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“Nobleman below duke”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nobleman below duke”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 22, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter L
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A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

E A R L

The answer to “Nobleman below duke” is EARL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 22, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Nobleman below duke” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EARL — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Nobleman below duke”

What is the answer to “Nobleman below duke” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EARL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Nobleman below duke”?

The answer EARL contains 4 letters.

Was “Nobleman below duke” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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