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“Standards of perfection”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Standards of perfection”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter I
Last letter S
I ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I D E A L S

The answer to “Standards of perfection” is IDEALS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Jan 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Standards of perfection” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is IDEALS — a 6-letter word that begins with I and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Standards of perfection”

What is the answer to “Standards of perfection” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDEALS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Standards of perfection”?

The answer IDEALS contains 6 letters.

Was “Standards of perfection” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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