“What African violets often are”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What African violets often are”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, July 18, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “What African violets often are” is POTTED
Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “What African violets often are” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is POTTED — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with D.
This answer contains 2 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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What is the answer to “What African violets often are” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is POTTED — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “What African violets often are”?
The answer POTTED contains 6 letters.
Was “What African violets often are” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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