Newsday Crossword hints and answers for September 29, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
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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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Greek letter after beta (5)
Starts with G, ends with AGAMMA→
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Wealthy (4)
Starts with R, ends with HRICH→
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"__ Off to See the Wizard" (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWERE→
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Workers' organization (5)
Starts with U, ends with NUNION→
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Rebound of a sound (4)
Starts with E, ends with OECHO→
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Baker's appliance (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOVEN→
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Irritate (5)
Starts with A, ends with YANNOY→
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Trench around a castle (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMOAT→
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Totally attentive (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRAPT→
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Bottom LINE of a speech (9)
Starts with M, ends with TMAINPOINT→
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Not as recent (5)
Starts with O, ends with ROLDER→
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Possesses (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOWNS→
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In an impolite way (6)
Starts with R, ends with YRUDELY→
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Paid tribute to (7)
Starts with H, ends with DHONORED→
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Type of pear (4)
Starts with B, ends with CBOSC→
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Standing up straight (5)
Starts with E, ends with TERECT→
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Full of busy activity (8)
Starts with B, ends with GBUSTLING→
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Artist Chagall (4)
Starts with M, ends with CMARC→
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Overly theatrical (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSTAGY→
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Miles away (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAFAR→
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Didn't stand up straight (8)
Starts with S, ends with DSLOUCHED→
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Formal "Me too" (5)
Starts with A, ends with IASAMI→
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Sandbox bucket (4)
Starts with P, ends with LPAIL→
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Sparkle in the sun (7)
Starts with G, ends with NGLISTEN→
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B flat alias (6)
Starts with A, ends with PASHARP→
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Cappuccino froth (4)
Starts with F, ends with MFOAM→
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Polka dots, for instance (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSPOTS→
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Get out of LINE (9)
Starts with M, ends with EMISBEHAVE→
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New Zealand bird (4)
Starts with K, ends with IKIWI→
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Supervisor (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBOSS→
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Cause to be late (5)
Starts with D, ends with YDELAY→
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Vanish __ thin air (4)
Starts with I, ends with OINTO→
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Prefix meaning "against" (4)
Starts with A, ends with IANTI→
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Got out of bed (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAROSE→
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Gas in store signs (4)
Starts with N, ends with NNEON→
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Sound of fright (4)
Starts with G, ends with PGASP→
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Lugs around (5)
Starts with T, ends with STOTES→
Down
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American South Pacific territory (4)
Starts with G, ends with MGUAM→
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Frozen princess (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANNA→
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Short skirt (4)
Starts with M, ends with IMINI→
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Once in a blue __ (4)
Starts with M, ends with NMOON→
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Traditional storm haven (7)
Starts with A, ends with TANYPORT→
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Jog the memory of (6)
Starts with R, ends with DREMIND→
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Clickable symbols (5)
Starts with I, ends with SICONS→
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Casual talk (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCHAT→
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Spicy-tasting (3)
Starts with H, ends with THOT→
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Top-of-the-LINE (10)
Starts with W, ends with SWORLDCLASS→
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Slip away from (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEVADE→
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Push away (5)
Starts with R, ends with LREPEL→
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Contest submission (5)
Starts with E, ends with YENTRY→
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Have debts (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOWE→
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Remove from power (4)
Starts with O, ends with TOUST→
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Optimistic (4)
Starts with R, ends with YROSY→
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Garment edges (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHEMS→
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Face-to-face exam (4)
Starts with O, ends with LORAL→
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Notorious Roman emperor (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONERO→
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LINE of work (10)
Starts with O, ends with NOCCUPATION→
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Spy's listening device (3)
Starts with B, ends with GBUG→
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"__ first you don't succeed..." (4)
Starts with I, ends with TIFAT→
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Christen (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENAME→
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Wide smile (4)
Starts with G, ends with NGRIN→
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Ocean liner (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSHIP→
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__ Aviv (3)
Starts with T, ends with LTEL→
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Automobiles (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCARS→
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Intended for (7)
Starts with A, ends with TAIMEDAT→
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Spread rumors (6)
Starts with G, ends with PGOSSIP→
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Chemist's workroom (3)
Starts with L, ends with BLAB→
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Welcome at the door (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASKIN→
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Backbone (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESPINE→
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Self-help book category (5)
Starts with H, ends with OHOWTO→
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Clenched hands (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFISTS→
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__ Lisa (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMONA→
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Long sandwich (4)
Starts with H, ends with OHERO→
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Frequently (4)
Starts with A, ends with TALOT→
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Bouquet container (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVASE→
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Watches closely (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEYES→
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Golf club holder (3)
Starts with B, ends with GBAG→
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 29, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Billie Truitt.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Greek letter after beta (GAMMA); Wealthy (RICH); "__ Off to See the Wizard" (WERE).
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.
