“Strikingly unusual”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strikingly unusual”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 14, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Strikingly unusual” is EXOTIC
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Strikingly unusual” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is EXOTIC — a 6-letter word that begins with E and ends with C.
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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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Strikingly unusual”
What is the answer to “Strikingly unusual” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is EXOTIC — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Strikingly unusual”?
The answer EXOTIC contains 6 letters.
Was “Strikingly unusual” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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