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“Crimson and scarlet”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Crimson and scarlet”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 14, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

R E D S

The answer to “Crimson and scarlet” is REDS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 14, 2025

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 R starts with

The clue “Crimson and scarlet” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is REDS — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer REDS

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Frequently asked questions about “Crimson and scarlet”

What is the answer to “Crimson and scarlet” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Crimson and scarlet”?

The answer REDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Crimson and scarlet” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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