Crossword clue
“Cut short”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
SHEARLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SHEAR | 5 | 1 of 3 |
| CROP | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| STOP | 4 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Cut short” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 6, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for February 6, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Cut short” clue?+
The answer is SHEAR (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on February 6, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for February 6, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.