“Duke Ellington tune”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Duke Ellington tune”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 4, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter S
Last letter L
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L

A 9-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S A T I N D O L L

The answer to “Duke Ellington tune” is SATINDOLL

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Oct 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Duke Ellington tune” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SATINDOLL — a 9-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Duke Ellington tune”

What is the answer to “Duke Ellington tune” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SATINDOLL — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Duke Ellington tune”?

The answer SATINDOLL contains 9 letters.

Was “Duke Ellington tune” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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