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“Easter flower”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Easter flower”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

I R I S

The answer to “Easter flower” is IRIS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 26, 2025

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 I starts with

The clue “Easter flower” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is IRIS — a 4-letter word that begins with I 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 “Easter flower”

What is the answer to “Easter flower” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IRIS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Easter flower”?

The answer IRIS contains 4 letters.

Was “Easter flower” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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