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“Star-studded arrays”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Star-studded arrays”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, January 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A L I S T S

The answer to “Star-studded arrays” is ALISTS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Jan 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Star-studded arrays” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALISTS — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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 “Star-studded arrays”

What is the answer to “Star-studded arrays” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALISTS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, January 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Star-studded arrays”?

The answer ALISTS contains 6 letters.

Was “Star-studded arrays” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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