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“Sammie of a sort”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sammie of a sort”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, June 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter O
H ? ? O

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

H E R O

The answer to “Sammie of a sort” is HERO

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 20, 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 H starts with

The clue “Sammie of a sort” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HERO — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with O.

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 “Sammie of a sort”

What is the answer to “Sammie of a sort” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HERO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sammie of a sort”?

The answer HERO contains 4 letters.

Was “Sammie of a sort” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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