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“Smooth and glossy”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Smooth and glossy”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, March 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter K
S ? ? ? K

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S L E E K

The answer to “Smooth and glossy” is SLEEK

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 17, 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 S starts with

The clue “Smooth and glossy” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLEEK — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with K.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Smooth and glossy”

What is the answer to “Smooth and glossy” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLEEK — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Smooth and glossy”?

The answer SLEEK contains 5 letters.

Was “Smooth and glossy” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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