Newsday Crossword hints and answers for January 7, 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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Beam in a printer (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLASER→
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Informal agreement (4)
Starts with Y, ends with HYEAH→
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Formal agreement (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPACT→
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Prefix for physics (5)
Starts with A, ends with OASTRO→
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Predatory dolphin (4)
Starts with O, ends with AORCA→
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Scandinavian capital (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOSLO→
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Electric vehicle power source (15)
Starts with C, ends with NCHARGINGSTATION→
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Most important (3)
Starts with K, ends with YKEY→
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Loosen, as laces (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUNDO→
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Bakery loaves (6)
Starts with B, ends with SBREADS→
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Fancy party (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFETE→
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Drought ender (4)
Starts with R, ends with NRAIN→
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Hamilton bad guy (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBURR→
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Church instrument's knob (9)
Starts with O, ends with PORGANSTOP→
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Tenor solo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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Ferris wheel, for instance (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERIDE→
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"Ready or __..." (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNOT→
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Dryer buildup (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLINT→
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Drops of dew (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBEADS→
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Local food shop (4)
Starts with D, ends with IDELI→
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Fall behind (3)
Starts with L, ends with GLAG→
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Utters (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSAYS→
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Garden implement (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERAKE→
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Lowe's competitor (9)
Starts with H, ends with THOMEDEPOT→
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"That's a shame" (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALAS→
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Custard ingredients (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGGS→
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Icy Arctic hazard (4)
Starts with B, ends with GBERG→
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Wide street (6)
Starts with A, ends with EAVENUE→
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Jacob's brother (4)
Starts with E, ends with UESAU→
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Parenthesis shape (3)
Starts with A, ends with CARC→
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Place for a jumper cable (15)
Starts with B, ends with LBATTERYTERMINAL→
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Annapolis sch. (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUSNA→
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Feasts on (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEATS→
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Last Greek letter (5)
Starts with O, ends with AOMEGA→
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Color like aqua (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTEAL→
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Shade changers (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDYES→
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Moved with oars (5)
Starts with R, ends with DROWED→
Down
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Don't have (4)
Starts with L, ends with KLACK→
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Tennis great Arthur (4)
Starts with A, ends with EASHE→
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Stick around (4)
Starts with S, ends with YSTAY→
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Slip up (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
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Scoundrel (5)
Starts with R, ends with EROGUE→
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Way out there (6)
Starts with Y, ends with RYONDER→
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BTU producers (3)
Starts with A, ends with SACS→
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Fedora decor (8)
Starts with H, ends with SHATBANDS→
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Very powerful (6)
Starts with P, ends with TPOTENT→
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Locale of Laos (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
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Bumbler (4)
Starts with C, ends with DCLOD→
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Large quantity (4)
Starts with T, ends with STONS→
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Fascinated by (4)
Starts with I, ends with OINTO→
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Become prominent (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARISE→
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College club (4)
Starts with F, ends with TFRAT→
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Sudden attack (4)
Starts with R, ends with DRAID→
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Formal dance (4)
Starts with B, ends with LBALL→
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Fictional Heep (5)
Starts with U, ends with HURIAH→
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Seated Beatle (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORINGO→
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Hold firmly (5)
Starts with G, ends with PGRASP→
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Shaq of hoops fame (5)
Starts with O, ends with LONEAL→
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Oktoberfest tune (5)
Starts with P, ends with APOLKA→
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Trash bag closers (4)
Starts with T, ends with STIES→
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Pestered (8)
Starts with B, ends with DBADGERED→
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Observes closely (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEYES→
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Lug along (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDRAG→
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Smooth change (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESEGUE→
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Brain-based (6)
Starts with M, ends with LMENTAL→
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Preoccupy (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOBSESS→
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Sock flaw (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTEAR→
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Unconfirmed report (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRUMOR→
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Be alongside (4)
Starts with A, ends with TABUT→
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Piece of pottery (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVASE→
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European erupter (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETNA→
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Suffix for kitchen (4)
Starts with E, ends with EETTE→
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From scratch (4)
Starts with A, ends with WANEW→
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Hot fashion (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERAGE→
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Dressed (in) (4)
Starts with C, ends with DCLAD→
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"Hooray!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with YYAY→
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Texter's opinion intro (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIMO→
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.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for January 7, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Fred Piscop.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Beam in a printer (LASER); Informal agreement (YEAH); Formal agreement (PACT).
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.
