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“Revered celebrity”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Revered celebrity”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter L
I ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I D O L

The answer to “Revered celebrity” is IDOL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 25, 2026

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 I starts with

The clue “Revered celebrity” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IDOL — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with L.

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.

Other clues with the answer IDOL

IDOL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Much-admired celebrity” May 13, 2026 “Much-adored celebrity” Mar 16, 2026 “Loved one” Mar 13, 2026 “Beloved celebrity” Mar 2, 2026 “Revered role model” Feb 22, 2026 “Much-admired celebrity” Jan 27, 2026 “Admired celebrity” Jan 6, 2026 “Revered person” Dec 16, 2025

More clues from the February 25, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Revered celebrity”

What is the answer to “Revered celebrity” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDOL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Revered celebrity”?

The answer IDOL contains 4 letters.

Was “Revered celebrity” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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