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“Affaire de __”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Affaire de __”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter C
Last letter R
C ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C O E U R

The answer to “Affaire de __” is COEUR

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Affaire de __” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is COEUR — a 5-letter word that begins with C and ends with R.

This answer contains 3 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 “Affaire de __”

What is the answer to “Affaire de __” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COEUR — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Affaire de __”?

The answer COEUR contains 5 letters.

Was “Affaire de __” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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