Newsday Crossword hints and answers for April 9, 2026
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Clues76
Across41
Down35
TitleHANGING GARDENS
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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Late '90s handheld device (3)
Starts with P, ends with APDA→
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Ending for opt (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIMA→
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Works on walls (3)
Starts with A, ends with TART→
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Road fork lookalike (3)
Starts with W, ends with EWYE→
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Mer, essentially (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEAU→
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Band booking (3)
Starts with G, ends with GGIG→
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On a tether (7)
Starts with L, ends with DLEASHED→
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Order around (7)
Starts with A, ends with EARRANGE→
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Fancy glasses' grooves (7)
Starts with F, ends with GFLUTING→
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Farm vehicle (6)
Starts with R, ends with RREAPER→
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AFL merger partner (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCIO→
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Imitation indicator (4)
Starts with E, ends with EETTE→
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Capital iberica (6)
Starts with L, ends with ALISBOA→
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Pop up again (8)
Starts with R, ends with RREAPPEAR→
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"Heliophilic" jazz alias (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASUNRA→
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High fashion label (4)
Starts with D, ends with RDIOR→
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Quaint cross word (3)
Starts with B, ends with HBAH→
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Far from relaxed (5)
Starts with S, ends with FSTIFF→
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Govt. security (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETNOTE→
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Good spirits (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCHEER→
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"See other side," for short (3)
Starts with P, ends with OPTO→
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France's Oscar (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCESAR→
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Word near Nice on maps (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCARLO→
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Discomfit (5)
Starts with A, ends with HABASH→
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UV Index monitor (3)
Starts with E, ends with AEPA→
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Call partner (4)
Starts with B, ends with KBECK→
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Princess Bride star (5)
Starts with E, ends with SELWES→
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Winter road hazard (8)
Starts with B, ends with EBLACKICE→
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Prolific patentee (6)
Starts with E, ends with NEDISON→
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Rhythmic bounce (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLILT→
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15-year orbiter (3)
Starts with M, ends with RMIR→
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Fighting fleet (6)
Starts with A, ends with AARMADA→
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Draw well (7)
Starts with A, ends with TATTRACT→
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Stove section (7)
Starts with B, ends with RBROILER→
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Stow in a scabbard (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESHEATHE→
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"Am __ believe..." (3)
Starts with I, ends with OITO→
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Bk. opener (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTOC→
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Huge quantity (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASEA→
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Summer starter (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMID→
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Comics cry of discomfort (3)
Starts with O, ends with FOOF→
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Cold, in brand names (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSNO→
Down
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Shade of gray (5)
Starts with P, ends with LPEARL→
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Self-questioning comment (5)
Starts with D, ends with IDAREI→
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Eerie glows (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAURAS→
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Most of the oceans' crust (11)
Starts with I, ends with KIGNEOUSROCK→
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Wanderer (7)
Starts with M, ends with TMIGRANT→
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Word before group or gap (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
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Peaky Blinders gang leader (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALFIE→
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Pause for more film (6)
Starts with R, ends with DRELOAD→
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Sorority letter (3)
Starts with T, ends with UTAU→
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Part of many bridal bouquets (9)
Starts with W, ends with EWHITEROSE→
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Gossip spreader (5)
Starts with Y, ends with AYENTA→
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Handheld lawn gadget (5)
Starts with E, ends with REDGER→
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Initial instruction (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESTEPONE→
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On-air alerts (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAPBS→
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Microbrewery product (9)
Starts with C, ends with RCRAFTBEER→
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Sloped snow shedder (11)
Starts with P, ends with FPITCHEDROOF→
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Morning TV host (4)
Starts with R, ends with ARIPA→
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Email option (3)
Starts with B, ends with CBCC→
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"I see now" (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAHA→
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Chamomile or Peppermint (9)
Starts with H, ends with AHERBALTEA→
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Recent ranch arrival (4)
Starts with F, ends with LFOAL→
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Call on (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTAP→
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Significant time (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Mythical Greek princess (7)
Starts with E, ends with AELECTRA→
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Certify (7)
Starts with S, ends with OSWEARTO→
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Seoul food (6)
Starts with K, ends with IKIMCHI→
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__ Valley, CA (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISIMI→
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High fashion label (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBLASS→
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Bending readily (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELITHE→
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Gave a shout-out to (5)
Starts with C, ends with DCITED→
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Shakes on, say (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSALTS→
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Concert hall (5)
Starts with O, ends with NODEON→
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"Sleep" starter (5)
Starts with N, ends with ONARCO→
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__ INSIDE (3)
Starts with A, ends with MATM→
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Book flap blurb (3)
Starts with B, ends with OBIO→
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 9, 2026?+
76 clues: 41 Across and 35 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Winston Emmons.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Late '90s handheld device (PDA); Ending for opt (IMA); Works on walls (ART).
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?+
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