“Valerie in Adaptation”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Valerie in Adaptation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, August 7, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Valerie in Adaptation” is TILDA
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Valerie in Adaptation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TILDA — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Valerie in Adaptation”
What is the answer to “Valerie in Adaptation” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is TILDA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, August 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Valerie in Adaptation”?
The answer TILDA contains 5 letters.
Was “Valerie in Adaptation” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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