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“__ cotta vase”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ cotta vase”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter A
T ? ? ? A

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T E R R A

The answer to “__ cotta vase” is TERRA

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “__ cotta vase” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TERRA — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with A.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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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Large vase 3 ℓ · D Be a drain on 3 ℓ · D Splinter group 4 ℓ · D High-decibel 4 ℓ · D Hailed ride 3 ℓ · D No-fat-eating Jack 5 ℓ · A Sounds from Santa 4 ℓ · D Gave a raise to, perhaps 8 ℓ · D Hunter's garb, for short 4 ℓ · A In attendance 6 ℓ · D Earhart of aviation 6 ℓ · D Warded off 7 ℓ · D UN observer group 3 ℓ · D Poshly furnished 4 ℓ · A Shooting star 6 ℓ · D "We got the okay" 6 ℓ · D Ultimate outcome 6 ℓ · D Ren Faire performances 6 ℓ · D Squeezer for oranges 10 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “__ cotta vase”

What is the answer to “__ cotta vase” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TERRA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ cotta vase”?

The answer TERRA contains 5 letters.

Was “__ cotta vase” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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