Crossword clue
“Breaks ground”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
HOESLetters4
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Breaks ground” ran in the Newsday Crossword on January 9, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.
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What is the answer to the “Breaks ground” clue?+
The answer is HOES (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of January 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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