“Scottish inlet”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Scottish inlet”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, February 13, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Scottish inlet” is LOCH
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Scottish inlet” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOCH — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with H.
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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Scottish inlet”
What is the answer to “Scottish inlet” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LOCH — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, February 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Scottish inlet”?
The answer LOCH contains 4 letters.
Was “Scottish inlet” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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