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“One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter A
S ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

S O U S A

The answer to “One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)” is SOUSA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SOUSA — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 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 recorded bandleaders (1890)”

What is the answer to “One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOUSA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)”?

The answer SOUSA contains 5 letters.

Was “One of the first recorded bandleaders (1890)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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