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“Old Testament patriarch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Old Testament patriarch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, July 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter J
Last letter B
J ? ? ? B

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

J A C O B

The answer to “Old Testament patriarch” is JACOB

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jul 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter J starts with

The clue “Old Testament patriarch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, July 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is JACOB — a 5-letter word that begins with J and ends with B.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Old Testament patriarch”

What is the answer to “Old Testament patriarch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is JACOB — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Old Testament patriarch”?

The answer JACOB contains 5 letters.

Was “Old Testament patriarch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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