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“Paint layer”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Paint layer”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter T
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A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

C O A T

The answer to “Paint layer” is COAT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Paint layer” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is COAT — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

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.

Other clues with the answer COAT

COAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Layer of paint” Mar 2, 2026 “Dog show judging criterion” Dec 18, 2025 “Cover completely” Nov 27, 2025 “Layer of paint” Nov 5, 2025 “Put a covering on” Aug 3, 2025 “Half of some suits” Jul 25, 2025 “Layer of paint” Apr 29, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Paint layer”

What is the answer to “Paint layer” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Paint layer”?

The answer COAT contains 4 letters.

Was “Paint layer” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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