Crossword clue
“Hits with hail”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
PELTSLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Hits with hail” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 9, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hits with hail” clue?+
The answer is PELTS (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on July 9, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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