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“Patterson sleuth”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Patterson sleuth”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter X
A ? ? X

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L E X

The answer to “Patterson sleuth” is ALEX

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 15, 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 A starts with

The clue “Patterson sleuth” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALEX — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with X.

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 “Patterson sleuth”

What is the answer to “Patterson sleuth” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALEX — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, August 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Patterson sleuth”?

The answer ALEX contains 4 letters.

Was “Patterson sleuth” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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