Newsday Crossword hints and answers for August 17, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
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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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Car's __-view mirror (4)
Starts with R, ends with RREAR→
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Natural bandage (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSCAB→
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Walk heavily (on) (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTOMP→
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Woodwind instrument (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOBOE→
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Money of France (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEURO→
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Lake boat (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECANOE→
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Wood-smoothing sheet (9)
Starts with S, ends with RSANDPAPER→
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Vision-related (5)
Starts with O, ends with COPTIC→
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Hurricane's center (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEYE→
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From China or Japan (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASIAN→
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Question again (5)
Starts with R, ends with KREASK→
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Lost traction (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSLID→
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Entices (6)
Starts with T, ends with STEMPTS→
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Compelled (to do) (6)
Starts with F, ends with DFORCED→
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Retail shop (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESTORE→
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"...happily __ after" (4)
Starts with E, ends with REVER→
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Lauder of cosmetics (5)
Starts with E, ends with EESTEE→
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Smartphone programs (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAPPS→
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Person from Denmark (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDANE→
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Metal-filled rock (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
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Travel by boat (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSAIL→
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Very gradual (4)
Starts with S, ends with WSLOW→
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Backup strategy (5)
Starts with P, ends with BPLANB→
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School near Hollywood: Abbr. (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUCLA→
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Seldom (6)
Starts with R, ends with YRARELY→
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Slept noisily (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSNORED→
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Instinctive feeling, for short (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVIBE→
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Subject being discussed (5)
Starts with T, ends with CTOPIC→
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"Humble" home (5)
Starts with A, ends with EABODE→
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Small amount of sugar: Abbr. (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTSP→
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__ and kicking (robust) (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALIVE→
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Small rods placed into power tools (9)
Starts with D, ends with SDRILLBITS→
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Sources of coal or gold (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMINES→
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Board-game cubes (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDICE→
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Pub beverages (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALES→
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Social equals (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPEERS→
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Looks at (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSEES→
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Company division: Abbr. (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDEPT→
Down
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Valentine flower (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROSE→
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Auction website (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEBAY→
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Top-rated (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAONE→
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Stop sign color (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRED→
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Coastal region (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESEASIDE→
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Archer on Valentine's cards (5)
Starts with C, ends with DCUPID→
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Neighborhood (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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__ yesterday (gullible) (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBORN→
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Athlete making a goal (6)
Starts with S, ends with RSCORER→
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Flexible, retractable ruler (11)
Starts with T, ends with ETAPEMEASURE→
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Ready to serve from a keg (5)
Starts with O, ends with PONTAP→
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Slightly wet (5)
Starts with M, ends with TMOIST→
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Quick kisses (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPECKS→
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Nearly colorless (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPALE→
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Tool for inserting threaded fasteners (11)
Starts with S, ends with RSCREWDRIVER→
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Tip of a sock (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETOE→
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Government agents, for short (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFEDS→
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Egg-shaped (4)
Starts with O, ends with LOVAL→
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Nevada gambling city (4)
Starts with R, ends with ORENO→
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Purse handle (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTRAP→
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Adolescent (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTEEN→
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Perform alone (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOLO→
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Walk back and forth (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPACE→
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Medicinal tablet (4)
Starts with P, ends with LPILL→
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Defeat, as a dragon (4)
Starts with S, ends with YSLAY→
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Pea holder (3)
Starts with P, ends with DPOD→
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Parts of horses' harnesses (7)
Starts with B, ends with SBRIDLES→
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Elementary school break (6)
Starts with R, ends with SRECESS→
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Eve's second son (4)
Starts with A, ends with LABEL→
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Piece of postage (5)
Starts with S, ends with PSTAMP→
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"It's true!" (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENOLIE→
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State your views (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOPINE→
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Singer's "instrument" (5)
Starts with V, ends with EVOICE→
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Calculates a sum (4)
Starts with A, ends with SADDS→
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Soft French cheese (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBRIE→
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Kitchen flooring piece (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETILE→
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Ladder rung (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSTEP→
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Soft "Hey you!" (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
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Wicked (3)
Starts with B, ends with DBAD→
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 August 17, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Guilherme Gilioli.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Car's __-view mirror (REAR); Natural bandage (SCAB); Walk heavily (on) (STOMP).
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.
