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“Show runner”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Show runner”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E M C E E

The answer to “Show runner” is EMCEE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Show runner” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EMCEE — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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.

Other clues with the answer EMCEE

EMCEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Show runner”

What is the answer to “Show runner” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EMCEE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, May 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Show runner”?

The answer EMCEE contains 5 letters.

Was “Show runner” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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