“Not much paint”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not much paint”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Not much paint” is ADAB
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Not much paint” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ADAB — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with B.
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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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Not much paint”
What is the answer to “Not much paint” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ADAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Not much paint”?
The answer ADAB contains 4 letters.
Was “Not much paint” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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