“__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 31, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E N T E N T E

The answer to “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)” is ENTENTE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Jan 31, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ENTENTE — a 7-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)”

What is the answer to “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENTENTE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)”?

The answer ENTENTE contains 7 letters.

Was “__ frugale (British/French cost-saving pact of the 2010s)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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