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“Novelist Ferber”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Novelist Ferber”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, December 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter A
E ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E D N A

The answer to “Novelist Ferber” is EDNA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Dec 14, 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 “Novelist Ferber” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EDNA — a 4-letter word that begins with E 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Novelist Ferber”

What is the answer to “Novelist Ferber” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EDNA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Novelist Ferber”?

The answer EDNA contains 4 letters.

Was “Novelist Ferber” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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