Crossword clue
“Hit the dirt”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
SHOVELLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| LAND | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| SHOVEL | 6 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hit the dirt” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 10, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with L.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for January 10, 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 “Hit the dirt” clue?+
The answer is SHOVEL (6 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on January 10, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for January 10, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.