Newsday Crossword hints and answers for June 12, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues222
Across111
Down111
TitleSWIM TEAM
Today’s Newsday Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
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Sort of spitz (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAKITA→
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Sort of spitz (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAKITA→
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Sort of spitz (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAKITA→
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45th state (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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45th state (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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45th state (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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Close to the floor (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLOW→
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Close to the floor (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLOW→
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Close to the floor (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLOW→
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Prepare courses (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCATER→
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Prepare courses (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCATER→
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Prepare courses (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCATER→
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More than care for (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOVE→
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More than care for (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOVE→
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More than care for (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOVE→
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Inimitable (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERARE→
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Inimitable (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERARE→
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Inimitable (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERARE→
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Finger food display (10)
Starts with C, ends with YCHEESETRAY→
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Finger food display (10)
Starts with C, ends with YCHEESETRAY→
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Finger food display (10)
Starts with C, ends with YCHEESETRAY→
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Oranges' origin (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
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Oranges' origin (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
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Oranges' origin (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
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Partially mine (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOURS→
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Partially mine (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOURS→
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Partially mine (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOURS→
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Fired up (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLIT→
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Fired up (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLIT→
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Fired up (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLIT→
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Dumas duelist (5)
Starts with A, ends with SATHOS→
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Dumas duelist (5)
Starts with A, ends with SATHOS→
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Dumas duelist (5)
Starts with A, ends with SATHOS→
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Molecule with much ribose (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARNA→
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Molecule with much ribose (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARNA→
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Molecule with much ribose (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARNA→
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Device with controllers (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGAMECONSOLE→
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Device with controllers (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGAMECONSOLE→
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Device with controllers (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGAMECONSOLE→
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Italian "heavenly" surname (7)
Starts with D, ends with ODANGELO→
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Italian "heavenly" surname (7)
Starts with D, ends with ODANGELO→
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Italian "heavenly" surname (7)
Starts with D, ends with ODANGELO→
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Former Chicago mayor (7)
Starts with E, ends with LEMANUEL→
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Former Chicago mayor (7)
Starts with E, ends with LEMANUEL→
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Former Chicago mayor (7)
Starts with E, ends with LEMANUEL→
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Move a little (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTIR→
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Move a little (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTIR→
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Move a little (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTIR→
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Doll with red yarn hair (3)
Starts with A, ends with NANN→
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Doll with red yarn hair (3)
Starts with A, ends with NANN→
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Doll with red yarn hair (3)
Starts with A, ends with NANN→
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Sci-fi staple (3)
Starts with E, ends with SETS→
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Sci-fi staple (3)
Starts with E, ends with SETS→
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Sci-fi staple (3)
Starts with E, ends with SETS→
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Alternate puzzle title (9)
Starts with F, ends with SFISHTAILS→
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Alternate puzzle title (9)
Starts with F, ends with SFISHTAILS→
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Alternate puzzle title (9)
Starts with F, ends with SFISHTAILS→
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Didn't get to play (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSAT→
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Didn't get to play (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSAT→
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Didn't get to play (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSAT→
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Contend (for) (3)
Starts with V, ends with EVIE→
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Contend (for) (3)
Starts with V, ends with EVIE→
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Contend (for) (3)
Starts with V, ends with EVIE→
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Siouan speaker (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOTOE→
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Siouan speaker (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOTOE→
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Siouan speaker (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOTOE→
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Fires up (7)
Starts with I, ends with SINCITES→
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Fires up (7)
Starts with I, ends with SINCITES→
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Fires up (7)
Starts with I, ends with SINCITES→
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Deal in a lot (7)
Starts with C, ends with ECARSALE→
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Deal in a lot (7)
Starts with C, ends with ECARSALE→
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Deal in a lot (7)
Starts with C, ends with ECARSALE→
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Image on the 6-Across state quarter (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGOLDENSPIKE→
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Image on the 6-Across state quarter (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGOLDENSPIKE→
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Image on the 6-Across state quarter (11)
Starts with G, ends with EGOLDENSPIKE→
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Cowboy nickname (3)
Starts with T, ends with XTEX→
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Cowboy nickname (3)
Starts with T, ends with XTEX→
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Cowboy nickname (3)
Starts with T, ends with XTEX→
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Eminent (5)
Starts with N, ends with DNOTED→
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Eminent (5)
Starts with N, ends with DNOTED→
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Eminent (5)
Starts with N, ends with DNOTED→
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Vous etes __ (French map phrase) (3)
Starts with I, ends with IICI→
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Vous etes __ (French map phrase) (3)
Starts with I, ends with IICI→
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Vous etes __ (French map phrase) (3)
Starts with I, ends with IICI→
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#2 baby girl name in 2024 (4)
Starts with E, ends with AEMMA→
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#2 baby girl name in 2024 (4)
Starts with E, ends with AEMMA→
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#2 baby girl name in 2024 (4)
Starts with E, ends with AEMMA→
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Big-box chain (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIKEA→
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Big-box chain (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIKEA→
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Big-box chain (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIKEA→
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Slipper seen in silents (10)
Starts with B, ends with LBANANAPEEL→
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Slipper seen in silents (10)
Starts with B, ends with LBANANAPEEL→
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Slipper seen in silents (10)
Starts with B, ends with LBANANAPEEL→
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Servings with dim sum (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEAS→
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Servings with dim sum (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEAS→
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Servings with dim sum (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEAS→
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Less than solid (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTWOD→
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Less than solid (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTWOD→
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Less than solid (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTWOD→
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Was serious about (5)
Starts with M, ends with TMEANT→
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Was serious about (5)
Starts with M, ends with TMEANT→
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Was serious about (5)
Starts with M, ends with TMEANT→
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Lose one's way (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
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Lose one's way (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
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Lose one's way (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
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Beauty brand (4)
Starts with U, ends with AULTA→
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Beauty brand (4)
Starts with U, ends with AULTA→
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Beauty brand (4)
Starts with U, ends with AULTA→
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Hits with hail (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPELTS→
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Hits with hail (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPELTS→
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Hits with hail (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPELTS→
Down
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Harmonious relationship (6)
Starts with A, ends with DACCORD→
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Harmonious relationship (6)
Starts with A, ends with DACCORD→
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Harmonious relationship (6)
Starts with A, ends with DACCORD→
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Big wheels (7)
Starts with K, ends with SKAHUNAS→
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Big wheels (7)
Starts with K, ends with SKAHUNAS→
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Big wheels (7)
Starts with K, ends with SKAHUNAS→
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Repeating (7)
Starts with I, ends with TITERANT→
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Repeating (7)
Starts with I, ends with TITERANT→
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Repeating (7)
Starts with I, ends with TITERANT→
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Stands for drives (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEES→
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Stands for drives (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEES→
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Stands for drives (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEES→
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Trio from Northern Ireland (3)
Starts with A, ends with SARS→
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Trio from Northern Ireland (3)
Starts with A, ends with SARS→
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Trio from Northern Ireland (3)
Starts with A, ends with SARS→
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Finale __ (musical's final song) (6)
Starts with U, ends with OULTIMO→
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Finale __ (musical's final song) (6)
Starts with U, ends with OULTIMO→
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Finale __ (musical's final song) (6)
Starts with U, ends with OULTIMO→
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Flourless pastry (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETORTE→
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Flourless pastry (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETORTE→
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Flourless pastry (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETORTE→
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#9 baby girl name in 2024 (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAVA→
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#9 baby girl name in 2024 (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAVA→
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#9 baby girl name in 2024 (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAVA→
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"Sup!" (3)
Starts with H, ends with YHEY→
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"Sup!" (3)
Starts with H, ends with YHEY→
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"Sup!" (3)
Starts with H, ends with YHEY→
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React angrily (7)
Starts with L, ends with TLASHOUT→
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React angrily (7)
Starts with L, ends with TLASHOUT→
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React angrily (7)
Starts with L, ends with TLASHOUT→
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Blackbird cousins (7)
Starts with O, ends with SORIOLES→
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Blackbird cousins (7)
Starts with O, ends with SORIOLES→
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Blackbird cousins (7)
Starts with O, ends with SORIOLES→
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Extreme messes (9)
Starts with R, ends with SRATSNESTS→
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Extreme messes (9)
Starts with R, ends with SRATSNESTS→
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Extreme messes (9)
Starts with R, ends with SRATSNESTS→
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Super-secure carrier (4)
Starts with E, ends with LELAL→
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Super-secure carrier (4)
Starts with E, ends with LELAL→
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Super-secure carrier (4)
Starts with E, ends with LELAL→
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Santa __, CA (3)
Starts with A, ends with AANA→
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Santa __, CA (3)
Starts with A, ends with AANA→
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Santa __, CA (3)
Starts with A, ends with AANA→
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Nickname like Dina (4)
Starts with G, ends with IGERI→
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Nickname like Dina (4)
Starts with G, ends with IGERI→
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Nickname like Dina (4)
Starts with G, ends with IGERI→
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Wrestler/actor John (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACENA→
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Wrestler/actor John (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACENA→
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Wrestler/actor John (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACENA→
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Semi- doubled (4)
Starts with O, ends with IOMNI→
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Semi- doubled (4)
Starts with O, ends with IOMNI→
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Semi- doubled (4)
Starts with O, ends with IOMNI→
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December ad staples (9)
Starts with G, ends with SGIFTIDEAS→
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December ad staples (9)
Starts with G, ends with SGIFTIDEAS→
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December ad staples (9)
Starts with G, ends with SGIFTIDEAS→
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Put dishes away (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
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Put dishes away (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
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Put dishes away (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
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Common Swedish name (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSVEN→
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Common Swedish name (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSVEN→
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Common Swedish name (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSVEN→
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Sound of displeasure (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHISS→
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Sound of displeasure (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHISS→
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Sound of displeasure (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHISS→
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Time-honored wisdom (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELORE→
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Time-honored wisdom (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELORE→
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Time-honored wisdom (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELORE→
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Put something over on (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSNOOKER→
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Put something over on (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSNOOKER→
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Put something over on (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSNOOKER→
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Bad news for a soccer star (7)
Starts with A, ends with RACLTEAR→
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Bad news for a soccer star (7)
Starts with A, ends with RACLTEAR→
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Bad news for a soccer star (7)
Starts with A, ends with RACLTEAR→
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Porridge, usually (7)
Starts with O, ends with LOATMEAL→
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Porridge, usually (7)
Starts with O, ends with LOATMEAL→
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Porridge, usually (7)
Starts with O, ends with LOATMEAL→
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Silver or platinum (7)
Starts with E, ends with TELEMENT→
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Silver or platinum (7)
Starts with E, ends with TELEMENT→
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Silver or platinum (7)
Starts with E, ends with TELEMENT→
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Fire up (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIGNITE→
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Fire up (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIGNITE→
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Fire up (6)
Starts with I, ends with EIGNITE→
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Seuss, to his pals (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTED→
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Seuss, to his pals (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTED→
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Seuss, to his pals (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTED→
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Buzzing bug (6)
Starts with C, ends with ACICADA→
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Buzzing bug (6)
Starts with C, ends with ACICADA→
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Buzzing bug (6)
Starts with C, ends with ACICADA→
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Comparable (to) (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAKIN→
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Comparable (to) (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAKIN→
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Comparable (to) (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAKIN→
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Holds in awe (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEXALTS→
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Holds in awe (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEXALTS→
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Holds in awe (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEXALTS→
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Wine grape (5)
Starts with P, ends with TPINOT→
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Wine grape (5)
Starts with P, ends with TPINOT→
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Wine grape (5)
Starts with P, ends with TPINOT→
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Sport with white gloves (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEPEE→
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Sport with white gloves (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEPEE→
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Sport with white gloves (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEPEE→
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Heat measure (3)
Starts with B, ends with UBTU→
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Heat measure (3)
Starts with B, ends with UBTU→
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Heat measure (3)
Starts with B, ends with UBTU→
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Saddler's implement (3)
Starts with A, ends with LAWL→
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Saddler's implement (3)
Starts with A, ends with LAWL→
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Saddler's implement (3)
Starts with A, ends with LAWL→
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Rev (up) (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
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Rev (up) (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
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Rev (up) (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
How to solve the Newsday Crossword
Fill the 15x15 grid so every Across and Down answer matches its clue. The title at the top hints at the theme. Our answer pages list every clue in order with its answer behind a reveal button, and link to a page for each individual clue.
Want the full method? Read our Newsday Crossword strategy and tips, or check how to play the Newsday Crossword on the hub.
Newsday Crossword tips for tomorrow
- Use the title. Newsday puzzles are titled, and the title nearly always explains the theme entries.
- Know the pseudonyms. Puzzles by "Lester Ruff" are easier; "Anna Stiga" is Stan again, backwards, and tougher.
- Expect the Stumper to be brutal. Saturday clues are deliberately vague. Fill short words first and let crossings carry you.
Done for today? Try LA Times Crossword, NYT Crossword, USA Today Crossword, all with hints first and answers behind a reveal.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for June 12, 2026?+
222 clues: 111 Across and 111 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Zachary Edward-Brown.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Sort of spitz (AKITA); Sort of spitz (AKITA); Sort of spitz (AKITA).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
Where can I find past Newsday Crossword answers?+
Every puzzle in our archive has its own page with all answers and a page per clue.
