Crossword clue
“Byline first in print about 2,500 years ago”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AESOPLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withP
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Byline first in print about 2,500 years ago” ran in the Newsday Crossword on June 20, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Byline first in print about 2,500 years ago” clue?+
The answer is AESOP (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of June 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
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