Newsday Crossword hints and answers for May 6, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleFOOD FIRST
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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Fix, as software (5)
Starts with D, ends with GDEBUG→
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Kindergarten basics (4)
Starts with A, ends with SABCS→
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First Lady Truman (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBESS→
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Stood up from a chair (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAROSE→
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Become taller (4)
Starts with G, ends with WGROW→
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Skeptical reply (4)
Starts with I, ends with TIBET→
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Blot gently (5)
Starts with D, ends with TDABAT→
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Russo of films or philosopher Descartes (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERENE→
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Garment for Caesar (4)
Starts with T, ends with ATOGA→
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Band's final concert series (12)
Starts with F, ends with RFAREWELLTOUR→
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Cry of discovery (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAHA→
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"Average" guy (3)
Starts with J, ends with EJOE→
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More glossy (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSLEEKER→
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Tortilla chips, plus (6)
Starts with N, ends with SNACHOS→
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Extremely long time (3)
Starts with E, ends with NEON→
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Result of gardening without gloves (11)
Starts with G, ends with SGRUBBYHANDS→
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IRS ID (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSSN→
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No later than (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUPTO→
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Have debts (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOWE→
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Not fooled by (4)
Starts with O, ends with OONTO→
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Point opposite NNW (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESSE→
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Foolish person (11)
Starts with C, ends with DCHOWDERHEAD→
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Scooby-__ (toon dog) (3)
Starts with D, ends with ODOO→
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Least exciting (6)
Starts with T, ends with TTAMEST→
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Directors' readings (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSCRIPTS→
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Part of a play (3)
Starts with A, ends with TACT→
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Letter after pi (3)
Starts with R, ends with ORHO→
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Afraid to speak up (12)
Starts with M, ends with DMEALYMOUTHED→
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Alan of M*A*S*H (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALDA→
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Buchanan of crime fiction (4)
Starts with E, ends with AEDNA→
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Seashore (5)
Starts with C, ends with TCOAST→
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Narrow opening for coins (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSLOT→
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Farm dirt (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSOIL→
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Loosen, as laces (5)
Starts with U, ends with EUNTIE→
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Sharpen, as skills (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHONE→
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Building's location (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESITE→
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Phoenix neighbor (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETEMPE→
Down
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Family man (3)
Starts with D, ends with DDAD→
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Historical period (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Short haircut (3)
Starts with B, ends with BBOB→
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Military aviators' org. (4)
Starts with U, ends with FUSAF→
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Find employment (7)
Starts with G, ends with BGETAJOB→
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Share an opinion (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGREE→
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Prepare, as tea (4)
Starts with B, ends with WBREW→
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Edible ice-cream holders (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCONES→
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Increased, as the tide (7)
Starts with S, ends with DSWELLED→
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Attacked by a mosquito (6)
Starts with B, ends with NBITTEN→
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Digital novel (5)
Starts with E, ends with KEBOOK→
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Smooth transition (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESEGUE→
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Drummer Ringo (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSTARR→
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Optimistic (4)
Starts with R, ends with YROSY→
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Current pope and his namesakes (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLEOS→
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Black __ cattle (5)
Starts with A, ends with SANGUS→
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Angelic instruments (5)
Starts with H, ends with SHARPS→
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Sharp, as eyesight (5)
Starts with A, ends with EACUTE→
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Cable movie channel (3)
Starts with H, ends with OHBO→
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"Yoo-___" (3)
Starts with H, ends with OHOO→
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"How cute!" (3)
Starts with A, ends with WAWW→
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Simpsons' neighbor (3)
Starts with N, ends with DNED→
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Scornful look (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSNEER→
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Hidden supply (5)
Starts with S, ends with HSTASH→
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Acknowledge silently (5)
Starts with N, ends with ONODTO→
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Electric resistance measure (3)
Starts with O, ends with MOHM→
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Emulate (4)
Starts with C, ends with YCOPY→
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"Fiery" failure (7)
Starts with H, ends with SHOTMESS→
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Engrave in glass (4)
Starts with E, ends with HETCH→
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Mortgage cost reduction (7)
Starts with R, ends with TRATECUT→
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Widen, as your pupils (6)
Starts with D, ends with EDILATE→
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Successful stage show (5)
Starts with S, ends with HSMASH→
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Largest string quartet instrument (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCELLO→
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Gas derived from uranium (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRADON→
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"Me, too!" (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISODOI→
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__ of Two Cities (5)
Starts with A, ends with EATALE→
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Group of troops (4)
Starts with U, ends with TUNIT→
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All finished (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDONE→
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$$$ dispenser (3)
Starts with A, ends with MATM→
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Tiny drink (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSIP→
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Golf ball supporter (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETEE→
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 6, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Mark McClain.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Fix, as software (DEBUG); Kindergarten basics (ABCS); First Lady Truman (BESS).
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.
