“Pale pink”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pale pink”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, October 16, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 11
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 11-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

I N C A R N A D I N E

The answer to “Pale pink” is INCARNADINE

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Oct 16, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 11 positions
Vowels 5 45% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Pale pink” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is INCARNADINE — a 11-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 6 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 “Pale pink”

What is the answer to “Pale pink” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INCARNADINE — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, October 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pale pink”?

The answer INCARNADINE contains 11 letters.

Was “Pale pink” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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