Newsday Crossword hints and answers for April 26, 2026
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Clues146
Across69
Down77
TitleAUTO FOCUS: Concerning cars, sort of
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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NYC venue with many Matisses (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMOMA→
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Collaborative websites (5)
Starts with W, ends with SWIKIS→
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Chin indentation (5)
Starts with C, ends with TCLEFT→
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Sloping walkway (4)
Starts with R, ends with PRAMP→
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Figure skater's jump (4)
Starts with A, ends with LAXEL→
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Maytag alternative (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAMANA→
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Name meaning "loved" (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAIMEE→
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Adidas competitor (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAVIA→
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Angels' haloes (10)
Starts with H, ends with SHEADLIGHTS→
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Where window shades are installed (10)
Starts with B, ends with SBLINDSPOTS→
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Currently available, as oysters (8)
Starts with I, ends with NINSEASON→
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__ Disney World (4)
Starts with W, ends with TWALT→
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Implies subtly (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHINTS→
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Say __ (deny) (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONOTO→
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Certain steak (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETBONE→
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Go through, as textbooks (4)
Starts with R, ends with DREAD→
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E-shopping conveniences (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCARTS→
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Hindu's proper conduct (6)
Starts with D, ends with ADHARMA→
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Stir-fry veggies (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPEAPODS→
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Done to __ (just right) (4)
Starts with A, ends with EATEE→
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Field of knowledge (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Come to mind (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARISE→
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"Go on..." (3)
Starts with A, ends with DAND→
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Family nickname (3)
Starts with M, ends with MMOM→
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Pinkie rings in gangster films (13)
Starts with H, ends with SHOODORNAMENTS→
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"America the Beautiful" water (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASEA→
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Broody music genre (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEMO→
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Egyptian cobras (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASPS→
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Ballpark authority (3)
Starts with U, ends with PUMP→
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Aglow at dusk (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTWILIT→
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Swampy ground (6)
Starts with M, ends with SMORASS→
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Scrabble holders for letters (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRACKS→
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Begin to irritate (6)
Starts with W, ends with NWEARON→
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Chair carried on poles (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSEDAN→
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Happy fan's shout (6)
Starts with H, ends with YHOORAY→
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Winery display (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCASKS→
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Carves in stone (6)
Starts with E, ends with SETCHES→
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Old Testament prophet (6)
Starts with B, ends with MBALAAM→
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Lo-cal (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELITE→
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"Bon appetit!" (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEAT→
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Historical periods (4)
Starts with E, ends with SERAS→
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Leprechaun, for example (3)
Starts with E, ends with FELF→
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Director DuVernay (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAVA→
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9-to-5, for many employers (13)
Starts with S, ends with TSTANDARDSHIFT→
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Actress Issa in Barbie (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERAE→
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Part of MPG (3)
Starts with P, ends with RPER→
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Isn't fully vertical (5)
Starts with T, ends with STILTS→
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Guatemalan greeting (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHOLA→
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Parade participant (4)
Starts with B, ends with DBAND→
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Sound systems (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSTEREOS→
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Long-beaked waders (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHERONS→
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Tablelands (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMESAS→
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Cheney predecessor (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGORE→
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Alluded to (5)
Starts with G, ends with TGOTAT→
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Catcall (4)
Starts with H, ends with THOOT→
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Spin around (5)
Starts with W, ends with LWHIRL→
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Abrupt (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCURT→
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Gets the beer flowing (8)
Starts with T, ends with GTAPSAKEG→
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Posing pro's schedules (10)
Starts with M, ends with SMODELYEARS→
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Railroad engineer's job (10)
Starts with D, ends with NDRIVETRAIN→
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Four-hand piano piece (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDUET→
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Bicker (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARGUE→
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Angry, with "up" (5)
Starts with R, ends with DRILED→
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Elsa's Frozen sister (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANNA→
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Ladies of Spain, briefly (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSRAS→
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Take an iron to (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPRESS→
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Idyllic places (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEDENS→
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Throw forcefully, these days (4)
Starts with Y, ends with TYEET→
Down
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Hawaiian fish, for short (4)
Starts with M, ends with IMAHI→
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Plow pullers (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOXEN→
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"Take __ I am" (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMEAS→
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Possible pasta preference (7)
Starts with A, ends with EALDENTE→
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Place for a belt (5)
Starts with W, ends with TWAIST→
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"Nothing, thanks" (6)
Starts with I, ends with DIMGOOD→
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Madeline of Blazing Saddles (4)
Starts with K, ends with NKAHN→
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S&L posting (3)
Starts with I, ends with TINT→
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Carrier to Copenhagen (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSAS→
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Beach shelter (6)
Starts with C, ends with ACABANA→
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French textile city (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELILLE→
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Give off, as steam (4)
Starts with E, ends with TEMIT→
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Swampy ground (3)
Starts with F, ends with NFEN→
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Danson or Turner (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTED→
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Spanish for "fast" (6)
Starts with R, ends with ORAPIDO→
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Stratford's river (4)
Starts with A, ends with NAVON→
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Oven glove (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMITT→
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Move beyond (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPASS→
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Vietnam neighbor (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLAOS→
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Gives form to (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSHAPES→
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Any LPGA member (5)
Starts with W, ends with NWOMAN→
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Polynesian root crop (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTARO→
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Uncle Remus address (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBRER→
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Bridle strap (4)
Starts with R, ends with NREIN→
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Montana-to-Maine direction (4)
Starts with E, ends with TEAST→
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Showed up (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAME→
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Nuclear power source (4)
Starts with A, ends with MATOM→
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DVR's play button (11)
Starts with R, ends with TREMOTESTART→
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Bible's "kept" (5)
Starts with H, ends with THADST→
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Warms up, for short (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPREPS→
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Photo takers at track meets (11)
Starts with D, ends with SDASHCAMERAS→
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Double-dealing (6)
Starts with S, ends with YSNEAKY→
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Capital of Jordan (5)
Starts with A, ends with NAMMAN→
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Beaver projects (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDAMS→
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Wig, essentially (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHAIRS→
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Scandinavian capital (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOSLO→
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Share your views (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOPINE→
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Mysterious glows (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAURAS→
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Mystery author Paretsky (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASARA→
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Rouse from sleep (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWAKE→
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Conductor Zubin (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMEHTA→
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Tribute in verse (3)
Starts with O, ends with EODE→
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Name related to Cheryl (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISHARI→
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Tribute with putdowns (5)
Starts with R, ends with TROAST→
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Gives up legally (6)
Starts with W, ends with SWAIVES→
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A ton (of) (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSCADS→
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Common name in 50-Down (4)
Starts with O, ends with FOLAF→
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Thunder sound (4)
Starts with C, ends with PCLAP→
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Camp setups (5)
Starts with T, ends with STENTS→
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Irish poet Brendan (5)
Starts with B, ends with NBEHAN→
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Singer Del Rey (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALANA→
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G-men, e.g. (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFEDS→
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Slow walk (6)
Starts with S, ends with LSTROLL→
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Stadium level (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTIER→
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Botanical balm (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
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GWTW guy (5)
Starts with R, ends with TRHETT→
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Toon girl explorer (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADORA→
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Hole for coins (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSLOT→
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Electron stream (7)
Starts with B, ends with YBETARAY→
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Marsh birds (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEGRETS→
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Neigh sayers (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHORSES→
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Stubble-free (6)
Starts with S, ends with NSHAVEN→
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Lion's share (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMOST→
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Spiritual guides (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGURUS→
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Newspaper essays (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOPEDS→
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Wartime threats (4)
Starts with W, ends with SWMDS→
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Appointed time (4)
Starts with H, ends with RHOUR→
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Beginning of a theory (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIDEA→
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Hamster's home (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAGE→
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Piece of roofing (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETILE→
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Welles role (4)
Starts with K, ends with EKANE→
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"__ kleine Nachtmusik" (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEINE→
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Buzzing bug (4)
Starts with G, ends with TGNAT→
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Talk nonstop (3)
Starts with Y, ends with PYAP→
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Slip up (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
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Rap star Dr. __ (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDRE→
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Free (of) (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRID→
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How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for April 26, 2026?+
146 clues: 69 Across and 77 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Gary M. Larson.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: NYC venue with many Matisses (MOMA); Collaborative websites (WIKIS); Chin indentation (CLEFT).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
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