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“Silent film heroine”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Silent film heroine”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter D
Last letter L
D ? ? ? ? L

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D A M S E L

The answer to “Silent film heroine” is DAMSEL

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jun 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Silent film heroine” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DAMSEL — a 6-letter word that begins with D and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 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 “Silent film heroine”

What is the answer to “Silent film heroine” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DAMSEL — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Silent film heroine”?

The answer DAMSEL contains 6 letters.

Was “Silent film heroine” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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