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“Gracious and charming”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gracious and charming”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 22, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter D
Last letter R
D ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 8-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

D E B O N A I R

The answer to “Gracious and charming” is DEBONAIR

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Sep 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Gracious and charming” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEBONAIR — a 8-letter word that begins with D and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 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 “Gracious and charming”

What is the answer to “Gracious and charming” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DEBONAIR — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gracious and charming”?

The answer DEBONAIR contains 8 letters.

Was “Gracious and charming” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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