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“Othello villain”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Othello villain”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter O
I ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I A G O

The answer to “Othello villain” is IAGO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Othello villain” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IAGO — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with O.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Othello villain”

What is the answer to “Othello villain” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IAGO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, January 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Othello villain”?

The answer IAGO contains 4 letters.

Was “Othello villain” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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