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“Robin Hood beneficiaries”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Robin Hood beneficiaries”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

P O O R

The answer to “Robin Hood beneficiaries” is POOR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Robin Hood beneficiaries” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is POOR — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

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 “Robin Hood beneficiaries”

What is the answer to “Robin Hood beneficiaries” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is POOR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Robin Hood beneficiaries”?

The answer POOR contains 4 letters.

Was “Robin Hood beneficiaries” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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