“Phrase on the Victoria Cross”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Phrase on the Victoria Cross”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 28, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 9
First letter F
Last letter R
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 9-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

F O R V A L O U R

The answer to “Phrase on the Victoria Cross” is FORVALOUR

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Feb 28, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Phrase on the Victoria Cross” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FORVALOUR — a 9-letter word that begins with F and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “Phrase on the Victoria Cross”

What is the answer to “Phrase on the Victoria Cross” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FORVALOUR — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Phrase on the Victoria Cross”?

The answer FORVALOUR contains 9 letters.

Was “Phrase on the Victoria Cross” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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