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“Strict disciplinarian”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strict disciplinarian”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter R
Last letter D
R ? ? ? ? D

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R A M R O D

The answer to “Strict disciplinarian” is RAMROD

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published May 11, 2025

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 R starts with

The clue “Strict disciplinarian” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 11, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is RAMROD — a 6-letter word that begins with R and ends with D.

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 “Strict disciplinarian”

What is the answer to “Strict disciplinarian” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAMROD — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Strict disciplinarian”?

The answer RAMROD contains 6 letters.

Was “Strict disciplinarian” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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