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“Ritchie Valens tune”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ritchie Valens tune”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 23, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter L
Last letter A
L ? ? ? ? ? A

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

L A B A M B A

The answer to “Ritchie Valens tune” is LABAMBA

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Feb 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

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

The clue “Ritchie Valens tune” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 23, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LABAMBA — a 7-letter word that begins with L and ends with A.

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 “Ritchie Valens tune”

What is the answer to “Ritchie Valens tune” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LABAMBA — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Ritchie Valens tune”?

The answer LABAMBA contains 7 letters.

Was “Ritchie Valens tune” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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