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“What nonreflective paint has”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What nonreflective paint has”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, December 31, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 10 letters

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter F
Last letter H
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 10-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

F L A T F I N I S H

The answer to “What nonreflective paint has” is FLATFINISH

Letters 10
Direction Across
Published Dec 31, 2025

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “What nonreflective paint has” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FLATFINISH — a 10-letter word that begins with F and ends with H.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 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 nonreflective paint has”

What is the answer to “What nonreflective paint has” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FLATFINISH — a 10-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What nonreflective paint has”?

The answer FLATFINISH contains 10 letters.

Was “What nonreflective paint has” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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