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“Excellent things”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Excellent things”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

B E A U T S

The answer to “Excellent things” is BEAUTS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Sep 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Excellent things” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BEAUTS — a 6-letter word that begins with B and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Excellent things”

What is the answer to “Excellent things” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BEAUTS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, September 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Excellent things”?

The answer BEAUTS contains 6 letters.

Was “Excellent things” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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