“Rack for roses”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rack for roses”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 22, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T R E L L I S

The answer to “Rack for roses” is TRELLIS

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Oct 22, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Rack for roses” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TRELLIS — a 7-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 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 “Rack for roses”

What is the answer to “Rack for roses” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TRELLIS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rack for roses”?

The answer TRELLIS contains 7 letters.

Was “Rack for roses” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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