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“Short guiding principles”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Short guiding principles”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

M O T T O S

The answer to “Short guiding principles” is MOTTOS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Aug 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Short guiding principles” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MOTTOS — a 6-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Short guiding principles”

What is the answer to “Short guiding principles” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOTTOS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Short guiding principles”?

The answer MOTTOS contains 6 letters.

Was “Short guiding principles” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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