Newsday Crossword hints and answers for April 8, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleEXTREMELY LOUD
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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Middle-arm joint (5)
Starts with E, ends with WELBOW→
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Venomous snake (3)
Starts with A, ends with PASP→
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"You are not!" response (5)
Starts with I, ends with OIAMSO→
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Feel with your fingers (5)
Starts with T, ends with HTOUCH→
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Nothing (3)
Starts with N, ends with LNIL→
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Be overly anxious (5)
Starts with D, ends with LDROOL→
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Concur (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGREE→
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Historical period (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Boat that's paddled (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECANOE→
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Begin spectacularly (14)
Starts with S, ends with GSTARTWITHABANG→
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Word before a maiden name (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENEE→
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Musical aptitude (3)
Starts with E, ends with REAR→
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Waiting room reading (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMAGS→
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Extreme weight-loss plans (10)
Starts with C, ends with SCRASHDIETS→
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Had a bite (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
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That woman's (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHER→
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Metal for recycling (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSCRAP→
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Observes (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSEES→
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Sharpshooter's magnifier (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESCOPE→
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Ox harness (4)
Starts with Y, ends with EYOKE→
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Decaf brand (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASANKA→
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Business school deg. (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMBA→
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Liquid on leaves (3)
Starts with D, ends with WDEW→
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Online message sent to a large group (10)
Starts with E, ends with TEMAILBLAST→
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Ballpoints (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPENS→
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Actress Thurman (3)
Starts with U, ends with AUMA→
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Do something with (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUSE→
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Film-set recorder on a long pole (14)
Starts with B, ends with EBOOMMICROPHONE→
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__ asst. (office aide) (5)
Starts with A, ends with NADMIN→
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Korean automaker (3)
Starts with K, ends with AKIA→
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Apple's tablets (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIPADS→
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Infomercial knife brand (5)
Starts with G, ends with UGINSU→
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Large deer (3)
Starts with E, ends with KELK→
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Airplane passenger (5)
Starts with F, ends with RFLIER→
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Grumpy moods (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSNITS→
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__ Moines, IA (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDES→
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Migratory seabirds (5)
Starts with T, ends with STERNS→
Down
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Airport screen abbr. (3)
Starts with E, ends with AETA→
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Fireplace fuel (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLOGS→
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Actor Reynolds or Lancaster (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBURT→
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Dolphin habitats (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOCEANS→
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"At what place?" (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWHERE→
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All over again (4)
Starts with A, ends with WANEW→
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Apple devices' voice (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISIRI→
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Dinnerware dishes (6)
Starts with P, ends with SPLATES→
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Employee badges (7)
Starts with I, ends with SIDCARDS→
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Typical Saudi (4)
Starts with A, ends with BARAB→
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__ Lisa (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMONA→
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Before you know it (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSOON→
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Designer Cassini (4)
Starts with O, ends with GOLEG→
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PC support staff (5)
Starts with T, ends with STECHS→
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"That's a laugh!" (3)
Starts with H, ends with HHAH→
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En ___ (in a large group) (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMASSE→
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Squad of best players (5)
Starts with A, ends with MATEAM→
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'80s Oscar actress Davis (5)
Starts with G, ends with AGEENA→
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DVR remote button (3)
Starts with R, ends with CREC→
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Fragrance (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAROMA→
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Slick, as winter roads (3)
Starts with I, ends with YICY→
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Wear away (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERODE→
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Unavailable, as a chair (5)
Starts with T, ends with NTAKEN→
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Ejects, as lava (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSPEWS→
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Glide on snow (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISKI→
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Antiques Roadshow airer (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPBS→
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Really enjoy (5)
Starts with E, ends with PEATUP→
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Guy who's graduated (7)
Starts with A, ends with SALUMNUS→
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Weight ratio stat (3)
Starts with B, ends with IBMI→
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Didn't have (6)
Starts with L, ends with DLACKED→
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Women and children (6)
Starts with P, ends with EPEOPLE→
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Key to press for capitals (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSHIFT→
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Suitcases (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBAGS→
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Thor's father (4)
Starts with O, ends with NODIN→
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Prefix meaning "all" (4)
Starts with O, ends with IOMNI→
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Light fog (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMIST→
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Madden (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERILE→
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Hardwood trees (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOAKS→
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Director Mira from India (4)
Starts with N, ends with RNAIR→
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Genesis locale (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEDEN→
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Fourth yr. students (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSRS→
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 8, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by AuthorName.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Middle-arm joint (ELBOW); Venomous snake (ASP); "You are not!" response (IAMSO).
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.
