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“Coral formation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Coral formation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter F
R ? ? F

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R E E F

The answer to “Coral formation” is REEF

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Coral formation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is REEF — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with F.

This answer contains 2 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 REEF

REEF has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Coral formation”

What is the answer to “Coral formation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REEF — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Coral formation”?

The answer REEF contains 4 letters.

Was “Coral formation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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