“Fake coin”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fake coin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 27, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Fake coin” is SLUG
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Fake coin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLUG — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Tuesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Fake coin”
What is the answer to “Fake coin” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SLUG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Fake coin”?
The answer SLUG contains 4 letters.
Was “Fake coin” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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