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“Big name in makeup”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Big name in makeup”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E S T E E

The answer to “Big name in makeup” is ESTEE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Oct 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

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

The clue “Big name in makeup” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ESTEE — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer ESTEE

ESTEE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Lauder of cosmetics” Sep 1, 2026 “Lauder of cosmetics” Aug 17, 2026 “Lauder of lipstick” Aug 16, 2026 “Lauder of cosmetics” Jul 13, 2026 “E in the NYSE'S EL” May 8, 2026 “Lauder of cosmetics” Mar 24, 2026 “Lauder of lipstick” Nov 5, 2025 “Lauder of cosmetics” Jul 2, 2025 “Lauder of cosmetics” Jun 9, 2025 “Lauder of cosmetics” May 13, 2025 “Lauder of makeup” Mar 26, 2025

More clues from the October 1, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Big name in makeup”

What is the answer to “Big name in makeup” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ESTEE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Big name in makeup”?

The answer ESTEE contains 5 letters.

Was “Big name in makeup” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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