“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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The answer to “Unsuccessful Lindbergh rival” is BYRD
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe 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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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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