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“Fedora decor”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fedora decor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 8-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

H A T B A N D S

The answer to “Fedora decor” is HATBANDS

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Jan 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Fedora decor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HATBANDS — a 8-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Fedora decor”

What is the answer to “Fedora decor” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HATBANDS — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fedora decor”?

The answer HATBANDS contains 8 letters.

Was “Fedora decor” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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