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“Starring role”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Starring role”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter D
L ? ? D

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L E A D

The answer to “Starring role” is LEAD

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Starring role” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEAD — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 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 LEAD

LEAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Starring role”

What is the answer to “Starring role” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEAD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Starring role”?

The answer LEAD contains 4 letters.

Was “Starring role” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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