“Hawaiian floral necklace”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hawaiian floral necklace”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 23, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Hawaiian floral necklace” is LEI
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Hawaiian floral necklace” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LEI — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with I.
This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Hawaiian floral necklace”
What is the answer to “Hawaiian floral necklace” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LEI — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Hawaiian floral necklace”?
The answer LEI contains 3 letters.
Was “Hawaiian floral necklace” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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