Crossword clue

“Cotton swab”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
QTIP
Letters4
Starts withQ
Ends withP
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

Newsday Crossword
Aug 4, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cotton swab” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 4, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with Q and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cotton swab” clue?+

The answer is QTIP (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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