“Vera Wang but not Christian Dior”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 11, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 10-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

C O U T U R I E R E

The answer to “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior” is COUTURIERE

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Jul 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 10 positions
Vowels 6 60% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is COUTURIERE — a 10-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 6 vowels 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 “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior”

What is the answer to “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is COUTURIERE — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior”?

The answer COUTURIERE contains 10 letters.

Was “Vera Wang but not Christian Dior” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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