Crossword clue
“Deck opening”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, February 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HATCHLetters5
Starts withH
Ends withH
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Deck opening” ran in the Newsday Crossword on February 6, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Deck opening” clue?+
The answer is HATCH (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of February 6, 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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