Crossword clue
“Smug smile”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SMIRKLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withK
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Smug smile” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 27, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Smug smile” clue?+
The answer is SMIRK (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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