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“Pulled-down window covering”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pulled-down window covering”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S H A D E

The answer to “Pulled-down window covering” is SHADE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 24, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Pulled-down window covering” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHADE — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Pulled-down window covering”

What is the answer to “Pulled-down window covering” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHADE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pulled-down window covering”?

The answer SHADE contains 5 letters.

Was “Pulled-down window covering” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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