“Berets and beanies”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Berets and beanies”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 10, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A T S

The answer to “Berets and beanies” is HATS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Berets and beanies” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HATS — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Frequently asked questions about “Berets and beanies”

What is the answer to “Berets and beanies” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HATS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Berets and beanies”?

The answer HATS contains 4 letters.

Was “Berets and beanies” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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