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“Liquid coloring”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Liquid coloring”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter D
Last letter E
D ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

D Y E

The answer to “Liquid coloring” is DYE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Liquid coloring” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DYE — a 3-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer DYE

DYE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“First item to be called "crimson" (15th c.)” Jun 20, 2026 “Source of shades” Jun 4, 2026 “Change the color of” Mar 30, 2026 “Fabric coloring” Jan 5, 2026 “Fabric feature” Dec 12, 2025 “Change the color of” Aug 20, 2025 “Color changer” May 15, 2025 “Fabric coloring” Apr 16, 2025 “Fabric feature” Mar 20, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Liquid coloring”

What is the answer to “Liquid coloring” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DYE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Liquid coloring”?

The answer DYE contains 3 letters.

Was “Liquid coloring” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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