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“Cold and clammy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cold and clammy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter K
D ? ? K

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D A N K

The answer to “Cold and clammy” is DANK

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 25, 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 D starts with

The clue “Cold and clammy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DANK — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with K.

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 “Cold and clammy”

What is the answer to “Cold and clammy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DANK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cold and clammy”?

The answer DANK contains 4 letters.

Was “Cold and clammy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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