“Moral principle”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Moral principle”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 23, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Moral principle” is ETHIC
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Moral principle” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ETHIC — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with C.
This answer contains 2 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Moral principle”
What is the answer to “Moral principle” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ETHIC — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, February 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Moral principle”?
The answer ETHIC contains 5 letters.
Was “Moral principle” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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