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“More ashen”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “More ashen”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? ? R

A 5-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

P A L E R

The answer to “More ashen” is PALER

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jun 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “More ashen” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PALER — a 5-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

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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Frequently asked questions about “More ashen”

What is the answer to “More ashen” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PALER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “More ashen”?

The answer PALER contains 5 letters.

Was “More ashen” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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