Newsday Crossword hints and answers for May 13, 2026
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Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleTAKE YOUR MEDICINE
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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Much-admired celebrity (4)
Starts with I, ends with LIDOL→
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Small jeweled crown (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATIARA→
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Hard work (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTOIL→
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Eatery's list (4)
Starts with M, ends with UMENU→
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Starting stage (5)
Starts with O, ends with TONSET→
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"Not only that..." (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALSO→
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Area for growing "straw" fruit (10)
Starts with B, ends with HBERRYPATCH→
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Close chums (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPALS→
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Hesitant agreement (6)
Starts with U, ends with HUMYEAH→
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Lubricate (3)
Starts with O, ends with LOIL→
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Thumbs-up votes (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAYES→
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WNW's opposite (3)
Starts with E, ends with EESE→
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Faux __ (minor mistake) (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPAS→
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People walking, for short (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPEDS→
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Holder of Commandments (11)
Starts with S, ends with TSTONETABLET→
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Castaway's escape vehicle (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRAFT→
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Resort with saunas (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
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Recyclable PCs and Macs (6)
Starts with E, ends with EEWASTE→
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Sci-fi visitor (5)
Starts with A, ends with NALIEN→
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Letters on sunscreen (3)
Starts with S, ends with FSPF→
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Shred, as cheese (5)
Starts with G, ends with EGRATE→
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Ashen-faced (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPALLID→
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"A mouse!" (3)
Starts with E, ends with KEEK→
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Greatly surprise (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSTUN→
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Historic cache for the far future (11)
Starts with T, ends with ETIMECAPSULE→
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Salon's mani-__ (4)
Starts with P, ends with IPEDI→
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JFK or FDR (3)
Starts with D, ends with MDEM→
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Subj. for new immigrants (3)
Starts with E, ends with LESL→
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Big hairdo (4)
Starts with A, ends with OAFRO→
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Cookbook amt. (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTSP→
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Shout of discovery (6)
Starts with E, ends with AEUREKA→
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Lion's comment (4)
Starts with R, ends with RROAR→
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Can brand opened on Thanksgiving (10)
Starts with O, ends with YOCEANSPRAY→
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"What's __ for me?" (4)
Starts with I, ends with TINIT→
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Entertainer Midler (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBETTE→
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Tiny amount (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMITE→
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Throws in (4)
Starts with A, ends with SADDS→
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County near London (5)
Starts with E, ends with XESSEX→
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Crystal ball user (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSEER→
Down
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Saturate (with) (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIMBUE→
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Regards as (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDEEMS→
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Ham sandwich order (5)
Starts with O, ends with EONRYE→
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Entice (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELURE→
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Formal headwear (7)
Starts with T, ends with STOPHATS→
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Once __ blue moon (3)
Starts with I, ends with AINA→
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On the topic of (4)
Starts with A, ends with OASTO→
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Cookbook entry (6)
Starts with R, ends with ERECIPE→
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Any Olympics competitor (7)
Starts with A, ends with EATHLETE→
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Restaurants serving Spanish snacks (9)
Starts with T, ends with STAPASBARS→
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Jergens rival (4)
Starts with O, ends with YOLAY→
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Dot on a Caribbean map (4)
Starts with I, ends with EISLE→
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Tax write-off (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLOSS→
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Talks a lot (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYAPS→
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Soaks (up) (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSOPS→
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"Canine" dude (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDAWG→
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Backs of necks (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNAPES→
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Future DA's exam (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLSAT→
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Caesar's rebuke (4)
Starts with E, ends with UETTU→
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Adolescent (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTEEN→
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Totally engrossed (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRAPT→
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Jai __ tournament (4)
Starts with A, ends with IALAI→
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College's cinema major (4)
Starts with F, ends with MFILM→
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Travels fast, in sci-fi (9)
Starts with T, ends with STELEPORTS→
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"Well done!" (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENICE→
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Long-running quarrel (4)
Starts with F, ends with DFEUD→
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Expectant father (7)
Starts with D, ends with EDADTOBE→
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Tissue brand (7)
Starts with K, ends with XKLEENEX→
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Fish constellation (6)
Starts with P, ends with SPISCES→
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Aussie birds (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEMUS→
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Strange and spooky (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEERIE→
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Rink shoe (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESKATE→
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Coat of paint (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLAYER→
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Operatic solo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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Affectionate (4)
Starts with F, ends with DFOND→
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Police incursion (4)
Starts with R, ends with DRAID→
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Parrots and poodles (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPETS→
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Tach readings (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRPMS→
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Devoured (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
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 May 13, 2026?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Prasanna Keshava.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Much-admired celebrity (IDOL); Small jeweled crown (TIARA); Hard work (TOIL).
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?+
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