Newsday Crossword hints and answers for October 14, 2026
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleON VACATION
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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Fine sprays (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMISTS→
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Potato, informally (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSPUD→
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Droops (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSAGS→
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Lauder of cosmetics (5)
Starts with E, ends with EESTEE→
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Dog in Oz (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTOTO→
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"That's correct" (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETRUE→
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Paying close attention (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALERT→
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Actor Alda (4)
Starts with A, ends with NALAN→
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Taj Mahal city (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAGRA→
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Hold nothing back (15)
Starts with L, ends with TLETITALLHANGOUT→
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Yellowstone grazer (3)
Starts with E, ends with KELK→
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Tip of a shoe (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETOE→
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OPEC, for instance (6)
Starts with C, ends with LCARTEL→
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Tavern mugful (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBEER→
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Permissible actions (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDOS→
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Sunburn soother (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
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Border on (4)
Starts with A, ends with TABUT→
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Handball or hockey (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSPORT→
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Spoil a surprise (15)
Starts with G, ends with YGIVETHEGAMEAWAY→
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Adversary (5)
Starts with E, ends with YENEMY→
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In addition (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALSO→
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Spoil a surprise (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTELL→
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"Absolutely!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with SYES→
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Skin opening (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPORE→
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Threatening phrase (6)
Starts with O, ends with EORELSE→
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Do tailoring (3)
Starts with S, ends with WSEW→
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Sign of a theater hit (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSRO→
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Yak and yak (15)
Starts with T, ends with FTALKONESHEADOFF→
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Neck of the woods (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Pennsylvania port (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERIE→
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Exodus peak (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISINAI→
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Fabric fuzz (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLINT→
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Make angry (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERILE→
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Carpet fasteners (5)
Starts with T, ends with STACKS→
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Soothe (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEASE→
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Kilt wearer (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSCOT→
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Winter driving hazard (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSLEET→
Down
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Brunch, for one (4)
Starts with M, ends with LMEAL→
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Emerald __ (Ireland) (4)
Starts with I, ends with EISLE→
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Editor's direction (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTET→
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Actress Hatcher (4)
Starts with T, ends with ITERI→
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Small sofa (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESETTEE→
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Piece of celery (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSTALK→
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Opinion survey (4)
Starts with P, ends with LPOLL→
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Four Corners state (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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Contribute to a cause (6)
Starts with D, ends with EDONATE→
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Phase of a project (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESTAGE→
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Golden Fleece vessel (4)
Starts with A, ends with OARGO→
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Wise advisor (4)
Starts with G, ends with UGURU→
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5-Down, for example (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSEAT→
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Islamic Almighty (5)
Starts with A, ends with HALLAH→
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Of the Vikings (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENORSE→
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Shrewd (5)
Starts with C, ends with YCAGEY→
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Drop __ to (write) (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALINE→
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Travels all over (5)
Starts with R, ends with SROVES→
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Be abundant (4)
Starts with T, ends with MTEEM→
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"Taps" instrument (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBUGLE→
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Incoming flight data: Abbr. (4)
Starts with E, ends with SETAS→
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Carpentry peg (5)
Starts with D, ends with LDOWEL→
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Face-to-face exams (5)
Starts with O, ends with SORALS→
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Panache (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESTYLE→
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Chicago NFLer (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBEAR→
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Top of the head (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPATE→
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Universal blood donor (5)
Starts with T, ends with OTYPEO→
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Oscar actress Julianne (5)
Starts with M, ends with EMOORE→
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Deed holders (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOWNERS→
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Cooks, as chestnuts (6)
Starts with R, ends with SROASTS→
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Play hockey (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESKATE→
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Piece of paper (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSHEET→
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"Tall" story (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETALE→
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Diva's solo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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Telescope part (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLENS→
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Former Attorney General Holder (4)
Starts with E, ends with CERIC→
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Fodder storage place (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSILO→
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Reduce, with "down" (4)
Starts with D, ends with LDIAL→
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In the past (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONCE→
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Counterfeit (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFAKE→
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Symbol of aggression (4)
Starts with F, ends with TFIST→
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 October 14, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Carolyn Stewart.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Fine sprays (MISTS); Potato, informally (SPUD); Droops (SAGS).
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.
