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“Paint splotch”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Paint splotch”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter B
B ? ? B

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

B L O B

The answer to “Paint splotch” is BLOB

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Paint splotch” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is BLOB — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Paint splotch”

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

The verified answer is BLOB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

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

The answer BLOB contains 4 letters.

Was “Paint splotch” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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