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“Physicist Rutherford”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Physicist Rutherford”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter T
E ? ? ? ? T

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E R N E S T

The answer to “Physicist Rutherford” is ERNEST

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Physicist Rutherford” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 27, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ERNEST — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 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 “Physicist Rutherford”

What is the answer to “Physicist Rutherford” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERNEST — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Physicist Rutherford”?

The answer ERNEST contains 6 letters.

Was “Physicist Rutherford” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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