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“Person settling disputes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Person settling disputes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? ? ? ? R

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A R B I T E R

The answer to “Person settling disputes” is ARBITER

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Sep 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Person settling disputes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ARBITER — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Person settling disputes”

What is the answer to “Person settling disputes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ARBITER — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Person settling disputes”?

The answer ARBITER contains 7 letters.

Was “Person settling disputes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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