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“Dove calls”

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

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter S
C ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C O O S

The answer to “Dove calls” is COOS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Dove calls” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is COOS — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with S.

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 “Dove calls”

What is the answer to “Dove calls” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COOS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dove calls”?

The answer COOS contains 4 letters.

Was “Dove calls” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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