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“French-speaking Caribbean country”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “French-speaking Caribbean country”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter I
H ? ? ? I

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H A I T I

The answer to “French-speaking Caribbean country” is HAITI

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “French-speaking Caribbean country” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HAITI — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with I.

This answer contains 3 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.

Other clues with the answer HAITI

HAITI has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “French-speaking Caribbean country”

What is the answer to “French-speaking Caribbean country” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HAITI — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “French-speaking Caribbean country”?

The answer HAITI contains 5 letters.

Was “French-speaking Caribbean country” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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