“Marquis name”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Marquis name”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 16, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Marquis name” is DESADE
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Marquis name” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DESADE — a 6-letter word that begins with D and ends with E.
This answer contains 3 vowels 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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What is the answer to “Marquis name” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is DESADE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Marquis name”?
The answer DESADE contains 6 letters.
Was “Marquis name” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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