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“Select names”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Select names”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, December 30, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L I S T

The answer to “Select names” is ALIST

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Dec 30, 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 A starts with

The clue “Select names” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALIST — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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 “Select names”

What is the answer to “Select names” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALIST — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Select names”?

The answer ALIST contains 5 letters.

Was “Select names” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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