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“Betsy of flag fame”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Betsy of flag fame”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R O S S

The answer to “Betsy of flag fame” is ROSS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Betsy of flag fame” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ROSS — a 4-letter word that begins with R 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.

Other clues with the answer ROSS

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Frequently asked questions about “Betsy of flag fame”

What is the answer to “Betsy of flag fame” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROSS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Betsy of flag fame”?

The answer ROSS contains 4 letters.

Was “Betsy of flag fame” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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