Newsday Crossword hints and answers for August 19, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues78
Across33
Down45
TitleBOXING DAY
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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Summit or apex (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACME→
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Major ATM maker (3)
Starts with N, ends with RNCR→
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Coral reef island (5)
Starts with A, ends with LATOLL→
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Frog's cousin (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTOAD→
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British beer (3)
Starts with A, ends with EALE→
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Unusual knickknacks (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCURIOS→
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Seem genuine (8)
Starts with R, ends with ERINGTRUE→
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Not subject to taxes (6)
Starts with E, ends with TEXEMPT→
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Stepped in to mediate (10)
Starts with I, ends with SINTERCEDES→
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Follow orders (4)
Starts with O, ends with YOBEY→
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Carne __ (Mexican grilled meat) (5)
Starts with A, ends with AASADA→
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Brazilian city, familiarly (3)
Starts with R, ends with ORIO→
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Large suitcases for cruises (11)
Starts with C, ends with SCABINTRUNKS→
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Eyed impolitely (8)
Starts with S, ends with TSTAREDAT→
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Say "Welcome!" to (5)
Starts with G, ends with TGREET→
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Actor Grant or Elwes (4)
Starts with C, ends with YCARY→
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Muslim holy city (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMECCA→
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Vicinity (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Assumed name (5)
Starts with A, ends with SALIAS→
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(Known) for the entire time (8)
Starts with A, ends with GALLALONG→
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Oil painter's starting point (11)
Starts with B, ends with SBLANKCANVAS→
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007 author Fleming (3)
Starts with I, ends with NIAN→
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In the know (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAWARE→
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Verdi opera (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAIDA→
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Spoke very clearly (10)
Starts with E, ends with DENUNCIATED→
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Banks' large safes (6)
Starts with V, ends with SVAULTS→
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Research company once owned by AT&T (8)
Starts with B, ends with SBELLLABS→
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Aviator Earhart (6)
Starts with A, ends with AAMELIA→
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Aussie flightless bird (3)
Starts with E, ends with UEMU→
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Swiss artist Paul (4)
Starts with K, ends with EKLEE→
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More devious (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSLYER→
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Steal from (3)
Starts with R, ends with BROB→
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Find a buyer for (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSELL→
Down
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Skylit hotel lobbies (5)
Starts with A, ends with AATRIA→
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Nickels and quarters (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOINS→
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__ ray (type of fish) (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMANTA→
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Just barely beat (5)
Starts with E, ends with DEDGED→
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Anti-drug cop, for short (4)
Starts with N, ends with CNARC→
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Helpful hint (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECLUE→
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Oboe accessory (4)
Starts with R, ends with DREED→
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Did great on a test (6)
Starts with A, ends with TACESIT→
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Wedding usher's rental (3)
Starts with T, ends with XTUX→
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Black-and-white cookie (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
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Arm or leg (4)
Starts with L, ends with BLIMB→
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Leisurely gait (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOPE→
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Pigpen (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSTY→
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Slight remnant (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETRACE→
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Directional suffix (3)
Starts with E, ends with NERN→
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Association: Abbr. (3)
Starts with O, ends with GORG→
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USN high rank (3)
Starts with A, ends with MADM→
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Modern "sweetie" (3)
Starts with B, ends with EBAE→
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"Now __ be told" (5)
Starts with I, ends with NITCAN→
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Russia's __ Mountains (4)
Starts with U, ends with LURAL→
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Notorious Roman emperor (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONERO→
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Razor-sharp (4)
Starts with K, ends with NKEEN→
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Fawn's father (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSTAG→
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Sign of healing skin (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSCAB→
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Skyscraping (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTALL→
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57-Across solo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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TV host Seacrest (4)
Starts with R, ends with NRYAN→
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155, in old Rome (3)
Starts with C, ends with VCLV→
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In the style of (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
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Slalom footwear (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISKI→
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Go for __ (use your yacht, say) (5)
Starts with A, ends with LASAIL→
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__ salad (leafy course with croutons) (6)
Starts with C, ends with RCAESAR→
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Raggedy doll (3)
Starts with A, ends with NANN→
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Takes a stroll (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWALKS→
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__ of Two Cities (5)
Starts with A, ends with EATALE→
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Defy authority (5)
Starts with R, ends with LREBEL→
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Unsuccessful '50s Ford (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEDSEL→
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Top-10 baby girl name in the 2010s (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAVA→
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Purina competitor (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIAMS→
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Fencing contest (4)
Starts with D, ends with LDUEL→
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Wartime partner (4)
Starts with A, ends with YALLY→
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Rival of Lyft (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUBER→
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"Found" fish in a Disney film (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONEMO→
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Dues-paying group (4)
Starts with C, ends with BCLUB→
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Even score (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETIE→
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 August 19, 2026?+
78 clues: 33 Across and 45 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Steve Faiella.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Summit or apex (ACME); Major ATM maker (NCR); Coral reef island (ATOLL).
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.
