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“"Plebeian protector" paper nickname”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter B
T ? ? B

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T R I B

The answer to “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname” is TRIB

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 4, 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 T starts with

The clue “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 4, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TRIB — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with B.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname”

What is the answer to “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TRIB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname”?

The answer TRIB contains 4 letters.

Was “"Plebeian protector" paper nickname” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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