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“White as a sheet”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “White as a sheet”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter E
P ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P A L E

The answer to “White as a sheet” is PALE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “White as a sheet” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is PALE — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer PALE

PALE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Not bright, as colors” Sep 14, 2026 “Nearly colorless” Aug 17, 2026 “Not bright, as colors” Mar 30, 2026 “Nearly colorless” Feb 25, 2026 “Nearly colorless” Jan 21, 2026 “Faint-colored” Oct 31, 2025 “Nearly colorless” Aug 26, 2025 “Lacking color” Jul 7, 2025 “Lacking color” Apr 21, 2025 “Nearly colorless” Mar 30, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “White as a sheet”

What is the answer to “White as a sheet” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PALE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “White as a sheet”?

The answer PALE contains 4 letters.

Was “White as a sheet” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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