“Dot of land in an ocean”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dot of land in an ocean”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

I S L E

The answer to “Dot of land in an ocean” is ISLE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Dot of land in an ocean” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ISLE — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Dot of land in an ocean”

What is the answer to “Dot of land in an ocean” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ISLE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dot of land in an ocean”?

The answer ISLE contains 4 letters.

Was “Dot of land in an ocean” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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