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“Pop music star __ Gaga”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pop music star __ Gaga”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter Y
L ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

L A D Y

The answer to “Pop music star __ Gaga” is LADY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 17, 2026

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 L starts with

The clue “Pop music star __ Gaga” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LADY — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with Y.

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 “Pop music star __ Gaga”

What is the answer to “Pop music star __ Gaga” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LADY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pop music star __ Gaga”?

The answer LADY contains 4 letters.

Was “Pop music star __ Gaga” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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