“Fake colorless gem”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fake colorless gem”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 23, 2025 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 11
First letter F
Last letter D
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 11-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F A U X D I A M O N D

The answer to “Fake colorless gem” is FAUXDIAMOND

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Sep 23, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 5 45% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Fake colorless gem” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FAUXDIAMOND — a 11-letter word that begins with F and ends with D.

This answer contains 5 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 “Fake colorless gem”

What is the answer to “Fake colorless gem” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FAUXDIAMOND — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fake colorless gem”?

The answer FAUXDIAMOND contains 11 letters.

Was “Fake colorless gem” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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