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“Top players”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Top players”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter M
A ? ? ? M

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A T E A M

The answer to “Top players” is ATEAM

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published May 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Top players” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 15, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATEAM — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with M.

This answer contains 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Top players”

What is the answer to “Top players” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATEAM — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Top players”?

The answer ATEAM contains 5 letters.

Was “Top players” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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