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“Religious dissenter”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Religious dissenter”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, June 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter H
Last letter C
H ? ? ? ? ? C

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

H E R E T I C

The answer to “Religious dissenter” is HERETIC

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jun 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Religious dissenter” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, June 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is HERETIC — a 7-letter word that begins with H and ends with C.

This answer contains 3 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 “Religious dissenter”

What is the answer to “Religious dissenter” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HERETIC — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Religious dissenter”?

The answer HERETIC contains 7 letters.

Was “Religious dissenter” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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