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“Performer in a leading role”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Performer in a leading role”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 17, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S T A R

The answer to “Performer in a leading role” is STAR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 17, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Performer in a leading role” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is STAR — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer STAR

STAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Celestial sight” May 20, 2026 “Have the lead role” May 17, 2026 “Top-billed performer” May 4, 2026 “Any Hollywood headliner” Apr 22, 2026 “Top-billed performer” Mar 23, 2026 “Hollywood headliner” Mar 18, 2026 “Hollywood headliner” Jan 13, 2026 “Rock __” Jan 10, 2026 “Leading performer” Jan 5, 2026 “Top drawer?” Dec 27, 2025 “Person in the lead” Nov 13, 2025 “Hollywood headliner” Oct 28, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Performer in a leading role”

What is the answer to “Performer in a leading role” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Performer in a leading role”?

The answer STAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Performer in a leading role” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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