Newsday Crossword hints and answers for May 21, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues76
Across37
Down39
TitleTIRE TALK
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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President Madison (5)
Starts with J, ends with SJAMES→
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Boundless (4)
Starts with V, ends with TVAST→
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Stats on board game boxes (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAGES→
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Audi alternative (5)
Starts with A, ends with AACURA→
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Popular dunker (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
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Stitch's Disney pal (4)
Starts with L, ends with OLILO→
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Bandleader's need (5)
Starts with B, ends with NBATON→
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Bona fide (4)
Starts with R, ends with LREAL→
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Approximately (4)
Starts with O, ends with OORSO→
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Driver's comment to mechanic (14)
Starts with I, ends with TITSTOTALLYFLAT→
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Partook of (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
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Money at risk (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBETS→
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Mechanic's answer (11)
Starts with I, ends with TICANFIXTHAT→
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Number cruncher (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACPA→
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Certain forces (6)
Starts with N, ends with SNAVIES→
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Any vessel (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHER→
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Menu selection (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSOUP→
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Petty clash (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSPAT→
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Ranch nickname (3)
Starts with T, ends with XTEX→
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Weird shine (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAURA→
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Common counter interval (4)
Starts with T, ends with STENS→
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Sinister (3)
Starts with B, ends with DBAD→
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Dawdle around (6)
Starts with L, ends with RLOITER→
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Creative finesse (3)
Starts with A, ends with TART→
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Mechanic's news, 30 minutes later (11)
Starts with Y, ends with TYOUREALLSET→
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What's aimed for (4)
Starts with G, ends with LGOAL→
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Principal's deg. (3)
Starts with E, ends with DEDD→
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Driver's last words (14)
Starts with T, ends with HTHANKSVERYMUCH→
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Toad feature (4)
Starts with W, ends with TWART→
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Nickname like Tess (4)
Starts with T, ends with ITERI→
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Big library book (5)
Starts with A, ends with SATLAS→
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Six-Emmy Alan (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALDA→
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Series shortener (4)
Starts with E, ends with LETAL→
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First of six popes (5)
Starts with P, ends with IPAULI→
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Exercise accessory (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSTEP→
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Full of promise (4)
Starts with R, ends with YROSY→
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Percale purchase (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSHEET→
Down
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Mocking comment (3)
Starts with J, ends with BJAB→
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Fruit in vitamin water (4)
Starts with A, ends with IACAI→
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Pet "mix" (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMUTT→
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Cupid alias (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEROS→
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First-founded US state capital (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESANTAFE→
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Whirling water (6)
Starts with V, ends with XVORTEX→
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Allotted space (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Official mark (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSEAL→
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The Buick stops here (7)
Starts with T, ends with RTOLLBAR→
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On high (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALOFT→
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Brownies, for example (10)
Starts with G, ends with SGIRLSCOUTS→
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Frozen queen (4)
Starts with E, ends with AELSA→
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Combustion residue (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSOOT→
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Moving walkway brand (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOTIS→
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Nonetheless (3)
Starts with Y, ends with TYET→
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Photo-sharing app (5)
Starts with I, ends with AINSTA→
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Escapade (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCAPER→
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Pushing the envelope (10)
Starts with A, ends with EAVANTGARDE→
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Trivial points (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNITS→
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Haiti's neighbor, for short (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTHEDR→
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Bewitch (3)
Starts with H, ends with XHEX→
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Applesauce, e.g. (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPUREE→
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Here and there (5)
Starts with A, ends with TAPART→
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Breeze (through) (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSAIL→
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Frat letter (3)
Starts with T, ends with UTAU→
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Prop up (7)
Starts with B, ends with RBOLSTER→
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Certain well-spoken one (4)
Starts with L, ends with YLADY→
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Cartophile's collection (7)
Starts with O, ends with SOLDMAPS→
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Go on and on (3)
Starts with Y, ends with KYAK→
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In a chilling way (6)
Starts with E, ends with YEERILY→
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Coming up soon (5)
Starts with O, ends with PONTAP→
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"Jabberwocky" start (4)
Starts with T, ends with STWAS→
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Shut down (4)
Starts with H, ends with THALT→
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Overrule (4)
Starts with V, ends with OVETO→
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Historical study (4)
Starts with E, ends with SERAS→
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Home to five national parks (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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Bit of evidence (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECLUE→
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Robust (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHALE→
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Remain unused (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSIT→
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.
Want the full method? Read our Newsday Crossword strategy and tips, or check how to play the Newsday Crossword on the hub.
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 21, 2026?+
76 clues: 37 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Lin Josephson.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: President Madison (JAMES); Boundless (VAST); Stats on board game boxes (AGES).
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.
