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“__ to the throne (the next to reign)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ to the throne (the next to reign)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter R
H ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H E I R

The answer to “__ to the throne (the next to reign)” is HEIR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 6, 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 H starts with

The clue “__ to the throne (the next to reign)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HEIR — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with R.

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 HEIR

HEIR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “__ to the throne (the next to reign)”

What is the answer to “__ to the throne (the next to reign)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HEIR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, July 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ to the throne (the next to reign)”?

The answer HEIR contains 4 letters.

Was “__ to the throne (the next to reign)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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