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“Their looks are deceiving”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Their looks are deceiving”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M A S K S

The answer to “Their looks are deceiving” is MASKS

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Feb 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Their looks are deceiving” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MASKS — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Their looks are deceiving”

What is the answer to “Their looks are deceiving” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MASKS — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Their looks are deceiving”?

The answer MASKS contains 5 letters.

Was “Their looks are deceiving” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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