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“Source of the quote”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Source of the quote”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 24, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter R
T ? ? ? ? ? R

A 7-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T H U R B E R

The answer to “Source of the quote” is THURBER

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Oct 24, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Source of the quote” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is THURBER — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Source of the quote”

What is the answer to “Source of the quote” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is THURBER — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 24, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Source of the quote”?

The answer THURBER contains 7 letters.

Was “Source of the quote” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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