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“Reddish hair dye”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Reddish hair dye”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter A
H ? ? ? A

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H E N N A

The answer to “Reddish hair dye” is HENNA

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Feb 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Reddish hair dye” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HENNA — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with A.

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.

Other clues with the answer HENNA

HENNA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Reddish hair dye”

What is the answer to “Reddish hair dye” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HENNA — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Reddish hair dye”?

The answer HENNA contains 5 letters.

Was “Reddish hair dye” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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