Newsday Crossword hints and answers for April 3, 2026
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Clues80
Across37
Down43
TitleNOTHING'S MISSING
Today’s Newsday Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
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Vacation venue (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
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Hair-covering scarf (5)
Starts with H, ends with BHIJAB→
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Part of government agency acronyms (3)
Starts with M, ends with EMAE→
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Beverages that sound bothersome (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEAS→
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First side-by-side fridge/freezer (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAMANA→
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Sushi staple (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEELS→
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Lateral lead-in (4)
Starts with E, ends with IEQUI→
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Candles director (10)
Starts with J, ends with SJOHNHUGHES→
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Midwest oil center (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATULSA→
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Angelo instrument (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARPA→
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Outdoor gear chain (3)
Starts with R, ends with IREI→
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Dejected (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBLUE→
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__-camp (6)
Starts with A, ends with EAIDEDE→
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Rock star (11)
Starts with A, ends with NALECBALDWIN→
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Portrayed (3)
Starts with W, ends with SWAS→
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What you'd never want on your house (7)
Starts with T, ends with NTAXLIEN→
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Toon sailor's sweetheart (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOYL→
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Votes for (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYEAS→
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Marriott School deg. (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMBA→
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Sounds displeased (4)
Starts with T, ends with STSKS→
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It may be legal (3)
Starts with P, ends with DPAD→
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Corridor (7)
Starts with H, ends with YHALLWAY→
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Bit of energy (3)
Starts with E, ends with GERG→
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% alcohol (11)
Starts with N, ends with FNINETYPROOF→
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Campaign manager (6)
Starts with A, ends with CADEXEC→
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14 AAAAAA, for 35-Across (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESHOE→
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Copycat (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
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Sparkly mineral (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMICA→
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Traditional battlers (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSEXES→
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What to include with three Across definitions (10)
Starts with C, ends with RCLUENUMBER→
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Sound off (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRANT→
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Work for (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEARN→
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Serene state (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPEACE→
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Old hands (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACES→
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Dominate in competition (3)
Starts with O, ends with NOWN→
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Poke around (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSNOOP→
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Needing a lift (3)
Starts with S, ends with DSAD→
Down
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Blockbuster's frequent follow-up (6)
Starts with S, ends with LSEQUEL→
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Brother of Rocky's wife (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPAULIE→
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At the purchaser's risk (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASIS→
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Mecca pilgrimage (3)
Starts with H, ends with JHAJ→
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"I think..." text (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIMO→
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Rastafarian Almighty (3)
Starts with J, ends with HJAH→
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Novelist Sewell (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANNA→
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Persian Gulf nation (7)
Starts with B, ends with NBAHRAIN→
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Ho-hum (3)
Starts with M, ends with HMEH→
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Friar Tuck refreshment (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
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Sinuous shape (3)
Starts with E, ends with SESS→
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Colorful aquarium purchase (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATETRA→
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Conan Doyle exclamation (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEGAD→
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Go __ smoke (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUPIN→
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Arafat successor (5)
Starts with A, ends with SABBAS→
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SFO shuttle destination (3)
Starts with L, ends with XLAX→
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Host for the Simpsons' first show (6)
Starts with U, ends with NULLMAN→
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Furry member of Skywalker's army (4)
Starts with E, ends with KEWOK→
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Rather long time to be patient (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDAYS→
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YMCA fluency class (3)
Starts with E, ends with LESL→
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Agcy. with buses to O'Hare (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACTA→
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Abundant holdings (6)
Starts with W, ends with HWEALTH→
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Place to play croquet (4)
Starts with Y, ends with DYARD→
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Just beat (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEDGE→
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Shipping department supply (5)
Starts with T, ends with STAPES→
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It's NW of Iraq (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSYR→
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Lentil cousin (3)
Starts with P, ends with APEA→
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Minor malfunctions (7)
Starts with H, ends with SHICCUPS→
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Least populous US state (3)
Starts with W, ends with OWYO→
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"Absolut nicht!" (4)
Starts with N, ends with NNEIN→
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State bordering Veracruz (6)
Starts with O, ends with AOAXACA→
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Started the show (6)
Starts with O, ends with DOPENED→
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Themed events (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFESTS→
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Marvel mutants, mostly (4)
Starts with X, ends with NXMEN→
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Last word of Revelation (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAMEN→
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Historical studies (4)
Starts with E, ends with SERAS→
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Annual report signatory (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCEO→
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Word from a despot (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLAW→
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Server made of metal (3)
Starts with U, ends with NURN→
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Dim-sum bun (3)
Starts with B, ends with OBAO→
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Fuel-saving driving mode (3)
Starts with E, ends with OECO→
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Speak for (3)
Starts with R, ends with PREP→
How to solve the Newsday Crossword
Fill the 15x15 grid so every Across and Down answer matches its clue. The title at the top hints at the theme. Our answer pages list every clue in order with its answer behind a reveal button, and link to a page for each individual clue.
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Newsday Crossword tips for tomorrow
- Use the title. Newsday puzzles are titled, and the title nearly always explains the theme entries.
- Know the pseudonyms. Puzzles by "Lester Ruff" are easier; "Anna Stiga" is Stan again, backwards, and tougher.
- Expect the Stumper to be brutal. Saturday clues are deliberately vague. Fill short words first and let crossings carry you.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for April 3, 2026?+
80 clues: 37 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Alan Levin.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Vacation venue (SPA); Hair-covering scarf (HIJAB); Part of government agency acronyms (MAE).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
Where can I find past Newsday Crossword answers?+
Every puzzle in our archive has its own page with all answers and a page per clue.
