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“Lavish affection (on)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lavish affection (on)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D O T E

The answer to “Lavish affection (on)” is DOTE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Lavish affection (on)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DOTE — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Lavish affection (on)”

What is the answer to “Lavish affection (on)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOTE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lavish affection (on)”?

The answer DOTE contains 4 letters.

Was “Lavish affection (on)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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