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“Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 9, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter G
Last letter V
G ? ? ? ? ? ? ? V

A 9-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

G O R B A C H E V

The answer to “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"” is GORBACHEV

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Feb 9, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 9, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is GORBACHEV — a 9-letter word that begins with G and ends with V.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"”

What is the answer to “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GORBACHEV — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"”?

The answer GORBACHEV contains 9 letters.

Was “Whom Reagan told to "tear down this WALL"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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