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“Rule by very wealthy men”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rule by very wealthy men”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter B
Last letter Y
B ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Y

A 11-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B R O L I G A R C H Y

The answer to “Rule by very wealthy men” is BROLIGARCHY

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Apr 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Rule by very wealthy men” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BROLIGARCHY — a 11-letter word that begins with B and ends with Y.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 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 “Rule by very wealthy men”

What is the answer to “Rule by very wealthy men” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BROLIGARCHY — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rule by very wealthy men”?

The answer BROLIGARCHY contains 11 letters.

Was “Rule by very wealthy men” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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