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“US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter N
E ? ? N

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E C O N

The answer to “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it” is ECON

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 19, 2025

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 E starts with

The clue “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ECON — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with N.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it”

What is the answer to “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ECON — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it”?

The answer ECON contains 4 letters.

Was “US News ranked 26-Down #1 in it” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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