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“Dressing in a kit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dressing in a kit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

B A N D A G E

The answer to “Dressing in a kit” is BANDAGE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Feb 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Dressing in a kit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BANDAGE — a 7-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “Dressing in a kit”

What is the answer to “Dressing in a kit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BANDAGE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dressing in a kit”?

The answer BANDAGE contains 7 letters.

Was “Dressing in a kit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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