“Didn't save face”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Didn't save face”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 10, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 15
First letter L
Last letter Y
L ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Y

A 15-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

L O S T O N E S D I G N I T Y

The answer to “Didn't save face” is LOSTONESDIGNITY

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Oct 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 15 positions
Vowels 5 33% of word
Consonants 10 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Didn't save face” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOSTONESDIGNITY — a 15-letter word that begins with L and ends with Y.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 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 “Didn't save face”

What is the answer to “Didn't save face” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOSTONESDIGNITY — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Didn't save face”?

The answer LOSTONESDIGNITY contains 15 letters.

Was “Didn't save face” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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