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“Shortstop or quarterback”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shortstop or quarterback”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 16, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A T H L E T E

The answer to “Shortstop or quarterback” is ATHLETE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Mar 16, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Shortstop or quarterback” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 16, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATHLETE — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Shortstop or quarterback”

What is the answer to “Shortstop or quarterback” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATHLETE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Shortstop or quarterback”?

The answer ATHLETE contains 7 letters.

Was “Shortstop or quarterback” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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