Crossword clue
“Hit the dirt”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
LANDLetters4
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| LAND | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| SHOVEL | 6 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Hit the dirt” ran in the Newsday Crossword on May 16, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for May 16, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hit the dirt” clue?+
The answer is LAND (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of May 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on May 16, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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