Newsday Crossword hints and answers for September 19, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues68
Across34
Down34
TitleSATURDAY STUMPER
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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Surname like Newhouse (8)
Starts with C, ends with ACASANOVA→
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Choir number (5)
Starts with P, ends with MPSALM→
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Swing by (8)
Starts with H, ends with RHEADOVER→
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Classic war story (6)
Starts with A, ends with DAENEID→
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Decorative doodad (8)
Starts with O, ends with TORNAMENT→
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Shake up (6)
Starts with R, ends with ERATTLE→
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Center piece (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMID→
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Vaccine, for instance (7)
Starts with A, ends with NANTIGEN→
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Little help (3)
Starts with E, ends with FELF→
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Mark on the curve? (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPAREN→
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Place that sounds promising (4)
Starts with I, ends with EISLE→
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Crusty wheels (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBRIE→
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T-bones (9)
Starts with S, ends with OSLAMSINTO→
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Michigan neighbor (5)
Starts with H, ends with NHURON→
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Personal space (4)
Starts with B, ends with GBLOG→
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They take charges (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPLUGINS→
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Turkey topper (6)
Starts with A, ends with TARARAT→
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Sun spots (7)
Starts with C, ends with SCORONAS→
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Winter coat (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSALT→
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Sticky (5)
Starts with H, ends with DHUMID→
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"Break me off a piece" snack (9)
Starts with K, ends with RKITKATBAR→
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One on a short list (4)
Starts with E, ends with LETAL→
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__ dancing (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELINE→
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Ecosystem (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBIOME→
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Recruiter's concern (3)
Starts with F, ends with TFIT→
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Subject of the Masekela song "Bring Him Back Home" (1987) (7)
Starts with M, ends with AMANDELA→
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Ingrediente del Cuba libre (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRON→
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Millstones (6)
Starts with O, ends with SONUSES→
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Coda kin (8)
Starts with E, ends with EEPILOGUE→
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Measure up, say (6)
Starts with R, ends with ERERATE→
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Farepayer's rudeness (8)
Starts with E, ends with GELBOWING→
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Underground network (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSEWER→
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Ghost town-like (8)
Starts with D, ends with EDESOLATE→
Down
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Surname like Newhouse (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCHOMPS→
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Choir number (6)
Starts with A, ends with LAERIAL→
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Swing by (6)
Starts with S, ends with ASANDRA→
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Classic war story (3)
Starts with A, ends with AADA→
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Decorative doodad (10)
Starts with N, ends with DNOMANSLAND→
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Shake up (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOVEN→
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Center piece (7)
Starts with V, ends with GVENTING→
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Vaccine, for instance (6)
Starts with A, ends with TARTIST→
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Little help (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPAREE→
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Mark on the curve? (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSEAN→
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Place that sounds promising (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
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Crusty wheels (8)
Starts with L, ends with PLETERRIP→
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T-bones (8)
Starts with M, ends with SMILLIONS→
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Michigan neighbor (7)
Starts with D, ends with EDEFENSE→
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Personal space (4)
Starts with G, ends with PGLOP→
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They take charges (7)
Starts with E, ends with LEMBROIL→
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Turkey topper (7)
Starts with B, ends with IBUGATTI→
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Sun spots (10)
Starts with H, ends with OHULLABALOO→
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Winter coat (4)
Starts with L, ends with KLEAK→
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Sticky (7)
Starts with A, ends with RACHEFOR→
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"Break me off a piece" snack (8)
Starts with R, ends with SROUTINES→
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One on a short list (8)
Starts with A, ends with EARMATURE→
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__ dancing (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSKIN→
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Ecosystem (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESTEEPLE→
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Recruiter's concern (6)
Starts with I, ends with DINDEED→
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Subject of the Masekela song "Bring Him Back Home" (1987) (6)
Starts with B, ends with ABORGIA→
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Ingrediente del Cuba libre (6)
Starts with A, ends with TAMOUNT→
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Millstones (6)
Starts with R, ends with ERENEGE→
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Coda kin (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLASER→
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Measure up, say (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMETE→
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Farepayer's rudeness (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLIBS→
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Underground network (3)
Starts with S, ends with WSAW→
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Ghost town-like (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOWL→
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 September 19, 2026?+
68 clues: 34 Across and 34 Down. The puzzle was constructed by David P. Williams.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Surname like Newhouse (CASANOVA); Choir number (PSALM); Swing by (HEADOVER).
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.
