“__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 8, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter R
Last letter O
R ? ? ? O

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R A T S O

The answer to “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)” is RATSO

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jun 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 8, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is RATSO — a 5-letter word that begins with R and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)”

What is the answer to “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RATSO — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)”?

The answer RATSO contains 5 letters.

Was “__ Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman role)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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