Newsday Crossword hints and answers for March 31, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleJOINT VENTURE
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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Competes in an auction (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBIDS→
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"Very funny!" (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHAHA→
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ONE WAY or STOP (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSIGN→
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Plant's below-ground part (4)
Starts with R, ends with TROOT→
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Extremely amazed (4)
Starts with A, ends with DAWED→
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Girl Scout group (5)
Starts with T, ends with PTROOP→
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Mingle (with) (9)
Starts with R, ends with SRUBELBOWS→
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Letter carrier's path (5)
Starts with R, ends with EROUTE→
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Memos sent online (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEMAILS→
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Airplane garage (6)
Starts with H, ends with RHANGAR→
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Make a mistake (3)
Starts with E, ends with RERR→
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Part of TGIF (3)
Starts with I, ends with SITS→
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Waiter's reward (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTIP→
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Large deer (3)
Starts with E, ends with KELK→
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Yellow citrus fruits (6)
Starts with L, ends with SLEMONS→
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Family rooms (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDENS→
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Clever like a fox (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSLY→
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Unkind (4)
Starts with M, ends with NMEAN→
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Great score for a poor golfer (6)
Starts with B, ends with EBIRDIE→
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Gives in to pressure (13)
Starts with K, ends with RKNUCKLESUNDER→
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Upper house of Congress (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESENATE→
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Spew forth (4)
Starts with G, ends with HGUSH→
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Clumsy person (3)
Starts with O, ends with FOAF→
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Fishing poles (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRODS→
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Turn sharply and suddenly (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESWERVE→
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Find a purpose for (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUSE→
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Lamb's mother (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEWE→
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Barely passing grade (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDEE→
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Photo __ (camera sessions) (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOPS→
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Speeds away (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSCRAMS→
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Auto maintenance job (6)
Starts with T, ends with PTUNEUP→
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Sculpted upper body (5)
Starts with T, ends with OTORSO→
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Old-fashioned "(the) greatest" (9)
Starts with B, ends with SBEESKNEES→
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Beer mug (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSTEIN→
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Overdue (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELATE→
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Palm tree fruit (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDATE→
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Remain (4)
Starts with S, ends with YSTAY→
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Walked heavily (on) (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTROD→
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"__ upon a time..." (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONCE→
Down
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"It's freezing!" (3)
Starts with B, ends with RBRR→
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Promise-to-pay paper (3)
Starts with I, ends with UIOU→
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"Pinscher" dog (8)
Starts with D, ends with NDOBERMAN→
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Rose stalk (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSTEM→
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Hard-to-break routines (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHABITS→
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Truant GIs (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAWOLS→
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Cuts with an ax (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHEWS→
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Words from a sponsor (3)
Starts with A, ends with SADS→
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Fastens one's seat belt (8)
Starts with S, ends with NSTRAPSIN→
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Appliance to press a dress (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRON→
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Overcharges (6)
Starts with G, ends with SGOUGES→
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Less than everyone (6)
Starts with N, ends with LNOTALL→
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Cheerful and energetic (5)
Starts with P, ends with YPERKY→
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Reclined (on) (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLAIN→
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Typical native of India (5)
Starts with H, ends with UHINDU→
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City street often near Oak (3)
Starts with E, ends with MELM→
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Offend the nose (4)
Starts with R, ends with KREEK→
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Concisely worded (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETERSE→
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Heavy responsibility (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONUS→
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Food plans (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDIETS→
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Piece of a propeller (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBLADE→
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Outer margin (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEDGE→
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Formal wedding or graduation (8)
Starts with C, ends with YCEREMONY→
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Is sure of (5)
Starts with K, ends with SKNOWS→
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Austrian or Belgian (8)
Starts with E, ends with NEUROPEAN→
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Invitation initials (4)
Starts with R, ends with PRSVP→
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"For __ a jolly good fellow" (3)
Starts with H, ends with SHES→
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Boots out (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOUSTS→
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Wide neckties (6)
Starts with A, ends with SASCOTS→
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Uncover successfully, with "out" (6)
Starts with F, ends with TFERRET→
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Had a hunch about (6)
Starts with S, ends with DSENSED→
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Wall calendar row (4)
Starts with W, ends with KWEEK→
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Because of (5)
Starts with D, ends with ODUETO→
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Himalayas' continent (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASIA→
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Paper rip (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTEAR→
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Open, as shoelaces (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUNDO→
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Crunchy sandwich initials (3)
Starts with B, ends with TBLT→
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And so on: Abbr. (3)
Starts with E, ends with CETC→
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Get a look at (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESEE→
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 March 31, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Sally R. Stein.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Competes in an auction (BIDS); "Very funny!" (HAHA); ONE WAY or STOP (SIGN).
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.
