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“"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, November 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter Y
U ? ? Y

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

U G L Y

The answer to “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)” is UGLY

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter U starts with

The clue “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is UGLY — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with Y.

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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Frequently asked questions about “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)”

What is the answer to “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is UGLY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, November 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)”?

The answer UGLY contains 4 letters.

Was “"The __ Duckling" (fairy tale)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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