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“One of the first mates”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “One of the first mates”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 7, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter M
A ? ? M

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A D A M

The answer to “One of the first mates” is ADAM

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 7, 2025

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 A starts with

The clue “One of the first mates” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 7, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ADAM — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

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 “One of the first mates”

What is the answer to “One of the first mates” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADAM — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “One of the first mates”?

The answer ADAM contains 4 letters.

Was “One of the first mates” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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