Newsday Crossword hints and answers for October 1, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleCONFUSION COMMENTS
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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Big name in makeup (5)
Starts with E, ends with EESTEE→
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Stairway alternative (4)
Starts with R, ends with PRAMP→
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Not many (4)
Starts with A, ends with WAFEW→
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Gas bill measure (5)
Starts with T, ends with MTHERM→
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Auction advisory (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASIS→
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Confusion comment (15)
Starts with S, ends with SSOMETHINGSAMISS→
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Informal vous (3)
Starts with T, ends with ITOI→
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Sahara rarity (4)
Starts with R, ends with NRAIN→
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Land parcel (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTRACT→
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Common list ender (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
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Aesopian saver (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
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Analogy phrase (4)
Starts with I, ends with OISTO→
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Confusion comment (13)
Starts with I, ends with PITDOESNTADDUP→
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Land on the Mediterranean (6)
Starts with I, ends with LISRAEL→
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RN assignment (3)
Starts with I, ends with UICU→
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Tax shelter letters (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
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__-pocus (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHOCUS→
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"I'm impressed" (3)
Starts with O, ends with HOOH→
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Fringe on foreheads (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBANGS→
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Sunflower product (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOIL→
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African antelope (3)
Starts with G, ends with UGNU→
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Organized forces (6)
Starts with A, ends with SARMIES→
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Confusion comment (13)
Starts with P, ends with NPLEASEEXPLAIN→
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Padded surfaces (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMATS→
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MLB stat (3)
Starts with R, ends with IRBI→
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ABC's Today rival (3)
Starts with G, ends with AGMA→
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Thing in a beach bag (5)
Starts with T, ends with LTOWEL→
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Patchy-colored (4)
Starts with P, ends with DPIED→
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Leia's love (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHAN→
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Confusion comment (15)
Starts with I, ends with DIDONTUNDERSTAND→
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Benevolent (4)
Starts with K, ends with DKIND→
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Beef cut (5)
Starts with R, ends with TROAST→
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Spectrum slice (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBLUE→
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Art store inventory (4)
Starts with I, ends with SINKS→
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Very quick, in brand names (5)
Starts with I, ends with AINSTA→
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Yodeler's home (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALPS→
Down
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Moisten in an oven (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBASTE→
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Happening (5)
Starts with A, ends with TAFOOT→
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Paper fan shape (10)
Starts with S, ends with ESEMICIRCLE→
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Meadow grazer (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEWE→
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Alternative fuel (7)
Starts with E, ends with LETHANOL→
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Certain Muslim (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESHIITE→
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St. bordered by eight others (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTENN→
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Measure of energy (3)
Starts with E, ends with GERG→
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Long dashes (3)
Starts with E, ends with SEMS→
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Musket-loading tool (6)
Starts with R, ends with DRAMROD→
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Home of most Indians (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
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"Everything else" abbr. (4)
Starts with M, ends with CMISC→
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Soft summons (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
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Industry publications (6)
Starts with T, ends with STRADES→
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Starter for girl or boy (4)
Starts with A, ends with AATTA→
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Move very slowly (4)
Starts with I, ends with HINCH→
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Alphabetic trio (3)
Starts with S, ends with USTU→
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Cross-shaped letter (3)
Starts with T, ends with UTAU→
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Cheyenne ally (5)
Starts with S, ends with XSIOUX→
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Banquet facility (10)
Starts with D, ends with LDININGHALL→
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Argue for (4)
Starts with U, ends with EURGE→
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Go beyond (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPASS→
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Stack server (4)
Starts with I, ends with PIHOP→
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Gardening essential (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSOIL→
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Singles (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONES→
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Frozen queen's hair (6)
Starts with B, ends with SBRAIDS→
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"__ dreaming?" (3)
Starts with A, ends with IAMI→
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Retrieve (3)
Starts with G, ends with TGET→
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Montana neighbor (7)
Starts with A, ends with AALBERTA→
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Adds a clause to, say (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAMENDS→
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Edible rock (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSALT→
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Altar figure (6)
Starts with P, ends with TPRIEST→
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"Quit whining, dude!" (5)
Starts with M, ends with PMANUP→
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World's longest range (5)
Starts with A, ends with SANDES→
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Polynesian souvenir (4)
Starts with T, ends with ITIKI→
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Norse Zeus (4)
Starts with O, ends with NODIN→
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Political policy expert (4)
Starts with W, ends with KWONK→
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'90s hi-tech (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPDAS→
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New Eng. campus (3)
Starts with U, ends with IURI→
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Plus preceder (3)
Starts with N, ends with NNON→
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Open-slot abbr. (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATBA→
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.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for October 1, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Winston Emmons.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Vile (BASE); Big name in makeup (ESTEE); Stairway alternative (RAMP).
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.
