Crossword clue
“Difficult to bend”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STIFFLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withF
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Difficult to bend” ran in the Newsday Crossword on September 16, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with F, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Difficult to bend” clue?+
The answer is STIFF (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of September 16, 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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