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“Pirate flags”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pirate flags”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter J
Last letter S
J ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 11-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

J O L L Y R O G E R S

The answer to “Pirate flags” is JOLLYROGERS

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Apr 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter J starts with

The clue “Pirate flags” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is JOLLYROGERS — a 11-letter word that begins with J and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 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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More clues from the April 14, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Pirate flags”

What is the answer to “Pirate flags” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is JOLLYROGERS — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pirate flags”?

The answer JOLLYROGERS contains 11 letters.

Was “Pirate flags” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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