“Carves in stone”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Carves in stone”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 26, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E T C H E S

The answer to “Carves in stone” is ETCHES

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Apr 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Carves in stone” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ETCHES — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Carves in stone”

What is the answer to “Carves in stone” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ETCHES — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Carves in stone”?

The answer ETCHES contains 6 letters.

Was “Carves in stone” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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