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“Put a covering on”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Put a covering on”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C O A T

The answer to “Put a covering on” is COAT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Put a covering on” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 3, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is COAT — a 4-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 COAT

COAT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Put a covering on”

What is the answer to “Put a covering on” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Put a covering on”?

The answer COAT contains 4 letters.

Was “Put a covering on” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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