“Dignified doyennes”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dignified doyennes”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 11, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 11
First letter G
Last letter S
G ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

G R A N D E D A M E S

The answer to “Dignified doyennes” is GRANDEDAMES

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Oct 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Dignified doyennes” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GRANDEDAMES — a 11-letter word that begins with G and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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 “Dignified doyennes”

What is the answer to “Dignified doyennes” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRANDEDAMES — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dignified doyennes”?

The answer GRANDEDAMES contains 11 letters.

Was “Dignified doyennes” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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