Newsday Crossword hints and answers for April 1, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleLET'S BEGIN
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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Giraffe's African cousin (5)
Starts with O, ends with IOKAPI→
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London neighborhood (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOHO→
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12/24 and 12/31 (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEVES→
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Tot's white frozen dessert (5)
Starts with N, ends with ANILLA→
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Love: Sp. (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAMOR→
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Short memo (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENOTE→
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"Blackboard" metaphor for a beginning (10)
Starts with C, ends with ECLEANSLATE→
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Disappeared (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGONE→
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Online crafts store (4)
Starts with E, ends with YETSY→
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Light browns (4)
Starts with T, ends with STANS→
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"Dear Sir or __..." (5)
Starts with M, ends with MMADAM→
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Courageous (4)
Starts with B, ends with DBOLD→
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Peruvian pal (5)
Starts with A, ends with OAMIGO→
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Brit's "Dear me!" (4)
Starts with I, ends with YISAY→
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"Board game" metaphor for a beginning (9)
Starts with S, ends with ESQUAREONE→
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Fairy tale meanie (5)
Starts with T, ends with LTROLL→
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Sch. near Beverly Hills (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUCLA→
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Call it a __ (stop work) (3)
Starts with D, ends with YDAY→
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A lot of nerve (4)
Starts with G, ends with LGALL→
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Disney mermaid (5)
Starts with A, ends with LARIEL→
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Bird of peace (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDOVE→
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__ manner of speaking (3)
Starts with I, ends with AINA→
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Supper for swine (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSLOP→
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Performers' portrayals (5)
Starts with R, ends with SROLES→
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"Infield" metaphor for a beginning (9)
Starts with F, ends with EFIRSTBASE→
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"__ just have to do" (4)
Starts with I, ends with LITLL→
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Appeal earnestly (5)
Starts with P, ends with DPLEAD→
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Long-extinct flightless bird (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODODO→
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Allege (5)
Starts with C, ends with MCLAIM→
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Three-person band (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTRIO→
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"Sorry to hear that" (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALAS→
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Ranch worker (4)
Starts with H, ends with DHAND→
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"Reinvigorated" metaphor for a beginning (10)
Starts with F, ends with TFRESHSTART→
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Slurpee alternative (4)
Starts with I, ends with EICEE→
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Stitch's Disney film pal (4)
Starts with L, ends with OLILO→
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British coins (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPENCE→
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Retro cartoon frames (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCELS→
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Fully informed about (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUPON→
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Baker's ingredient (5)
Starts with Y, ends with TYEAST→
Down
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"__ upon a time... (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONCE→
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Bagpiper's garb (4)
Starts with K, ends with TKILT→
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Pub servings (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALES→
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Ump's "Begin!" shout (8)
Starts with P, ends with LPLAYBALL→
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007 creator Fleming (3)
Starts with I, ends with NIAN→
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Appetizers with greens (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSALADS→
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Persian Gulf nation (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOMAN→
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Tabasco, for instance (8)
Starts with H, ends with EHOTSAUCE→
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Mined material (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
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Hire as a consultant (6)
Starts with E, ends with EENGAGE→
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Black magic's pin target (10)
Starts with V, ends with LVOODOODOLL→
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Italian volcano (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETNA→
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Appear (to be) (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSEEM→
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Mo. city (3)
Starts with S, ends with LSTL→
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Oscar actress Sorvino (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMIRA→
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Comics sailor's girlfriend (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOYL→
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Shopping mecca (4)
Starts with M, ends with LMALL→
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Teheran native (5)
Starts with I, ends with IIRANI→
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Rooftop power producer (10)
Starts with S, ends with LSOLARPANEL→
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Witty remarks (5)
Starts with Q, ends with SQUIPS→
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Feature of some oranges (5)
Starts with N, ends with LNAVEL→
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Observes carefully (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEYES→
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Weekend-welcoming cry (4)
Starts with T, ends with FTGIF→
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Film star Jessica (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALBA→
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Auto journey (8)
Starts with R, ends with PROADTRIP→
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Perform perfectly (8)
Starts with D, ends with EDOTOATEE→
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Originate (from) (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSTEM→
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Get __ of (discard) (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRID→
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Microscope specimens (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSLIDES→
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Light bulb inventor (6)
Starts with E, ends with NEDISON→
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"Wow!" (3)
Starts with O, ends with HOOH→
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In fashion (4)
Starts with C, ends with CCHIC→
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Doily fabric (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELACE→
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Job-related move, for short (4)
Starts with R, ends with ORELO→
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Pop singer Del Rey (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALANA→
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Circle sections (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARCS→
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"Don't delete" mark (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTET→
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Seasonal bug (3)
Starts with F, ends with UFLU→
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Stealer of secrets (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSPY→
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.
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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 April 1, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Prasanna Keshava.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Giraffe's African cousin (OKAPI); London neighborhood (SOHO); 12/24 and 12/31 (EVES).
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.
