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“Puzo patriarch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Puzo patriarch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, March 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter V
Last letter O
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A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

V I T O

The answer to “Puzo patriarch” is VITO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 28, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter V starts with

The clue “Puzo patriarch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, March 28, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is VITO — a 4-letter word that begins with V and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Puzo patriarch”

What is the answer to “Puzo patriarch” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is VITO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, March 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Puzo patriarch”?

The answer VITO contains 4 letters.

Was “Puzo patriarch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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