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“Rugs with "Welcome"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Rugs with "Welcome"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M A T S

The answer to “Rugs with "Welcome"” is MATS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Apr 21, 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 M starts with

The clue “Rugs with "Welcome"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MATS — a 4-letter word that begins with M 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Rugs with "Welcome"”

What is the answer to “Rugs with "Welcome"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MATS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Rugs with "Welcome"”?

The answer MATS contains 4 letters.

Was “Rugs with "Welcome"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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