“Dyeing craft”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Dyeing craft”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 20, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 5
First letter B
Last letter K
B ? ? ? K

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

B A T I K

The answer to “Dyeing craft” is BATIK

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Dyeing craft” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BATIK — a 5-letter word that begins with B and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Dyeing craft”

What is the answer to “Dyeing craft” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BATIK — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Dyeing craft”?

The answer BATIK contains 5 letters.

Was “Dyeing craft” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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