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“Keep under wraps”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Keep under wraps”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter C
Last letter L
C ? ? ? ? ? L

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

C O N C E A L

The answer to “Keep under wraps” is CONCEAL

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Oct 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Keep under wraps” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CONCEAL — a 7-letter word that begins with C and ends with L.

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 “Keep under wraps”

What is the answer to “Keep under wraps” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CONCEAL — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Keep under wraps”?

The answer CONCEAL contains 7 letters.

Was “Keep under wraps” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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