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“What many an ornate auditorium is called”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What many an ornate auditorium is called”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? ? ? E

A 6-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P A L A C E

The answer to “What many an ornate auditorium is called” is PALACE

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Feb 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “What many an ornate auditorium is called” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PALACE — a 6-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

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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Frequently asked questions about “What many an ornate auditorium is called”

What is the answer to “What many an ornate auditorium is called” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PALACE — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What many an ornate auditorium is called”?

The answer PALACE contains 6 letters.

Was “What many an ornate auditorium is called” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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