Crossword clue
“First of six popes”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PAULILetters5
Starts withP
Ends withI
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “First of six popes” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 21, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “First of six popes” clue?+
The answer is PAULI (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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