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“Potter films' first Dumbledore”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Potter films' first Dumbledore”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 13 letters

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Letters 13
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 13-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R I C H A R D H A R R I S

The answer to “Potter films' first Dumbledore” is RICHARDHARRIS

Letters 13
Direction Across
Published May 17, 2026

Letter analysis: the 13-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 13 positions
Vowels 4 31% of word
Consonants 9 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Potter films' first Dumbledore” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is RICHARDHARRIS — a 13-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 9 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 “Potter films' first Dumbledore”

What is the answer to “Potter films' first Dumbledore” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RICHARDHARRIS — a 13-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Potter films' first Dumbledore”?

The answer RICHARDHARRIS contains 13 letters.

Was “Potter films' first Dumbledore” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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