“Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 22, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter D
B ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B Y R D

The answer to “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival” is BYRD

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BYRD — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with D.

This answer contains 0 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 “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival”

What is the answer to “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BYRD — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival”?

The answer BYRD contains 4 letters.

Was “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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