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“Highly repellent”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Highly repellent”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, March 28, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter K
R ? ? K

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

R A N K

The answer to “Highly repellent” is RANK

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Highly repellent” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, March 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RANK — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with K.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Highly repellent”

What is the answer to “Highly repellent” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RANK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Highly repellent”?

The answer RANK contains 4 letters.

Was “Highly repellent” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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