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“"Polka" clothing designs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Polka" clothing designs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D O T S

The answer to “"Polka" clothing designs” is DOTS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “"Polka" clothing designs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DOTS — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer DOTS

DOTS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the September 2, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “"Polka" clothing designs”

What is the answer to “"Polka" clothing designs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DOTS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Polka" clothing designs”?

The answer DOTS contains 4 letters.

Was “"Polka" clothing designs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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