Newsday Crossword hints and answers for September 14, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleFOR MEALS-TO-GO
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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Any Hollywood headliner (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTAR→
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Ships like Noah's (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARKS→
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Give a reprimand to (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSCOLD→
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Sit to be photographed (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPOSE→
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__ With the Wind (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGONE→
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Be unable to decide (5)
Starts with W, ends with RWAVER→
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Shortest-name Great Lake (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERIE→
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Hotel booking (4)
Starts with R, ends with MROOM→
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Prophetic signs (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOMENS→
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Small sticks swirled in hot drinks (14)
Starts with C, ends with SCOFFEESTIRRERS→
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Doc who treats dogs (3)
Starts with V, ends with TVET→
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Wedding vow words (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIDO→
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Back parts of superheroes' costumes (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCAPES→
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Skillets and woks (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPANS→
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Fruity toast spread (3)
Starts with J, ends with MJAM→
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Four-door car (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSEDAN→
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Misfortunes (4)
Starts with I, ends with SILLS→
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Not bright, as colors (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPALE→
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Single-use forks and spoons (15)
Starts with P, ends with SPLASTICUTENSILS→
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Swiss mountains (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALPS→
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Salesperson's sample, for short (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODEMO→
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Spots of land in the sea (5)
Starts with I, ends with SISLES→
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Two-year-old kid (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTOT→
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Little boys (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLADS→
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Flagmaker Ross (5)
Starts with B, ends with YBETSY→
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Ooh and __ (3)
Starts with A, ends with HAAH→
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Tic-__-toe (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTAC→
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Drink holders made of paper (14)
Starts with D, ends with SDISPOSABLECUPS→
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Eiffel Tower's city (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPARIS→
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Fabric from sheep (4)
Starts with W, ends with LWOOL→
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Sitting upon (4)
Starts with A, ends with PATOP→
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Wear away (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERODE→
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Actress Hathaway or author Rice (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANNE→
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Bundle of hay (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBALE→
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Heredity carriers (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGENES→
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Be introduced to (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMEET→
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TV comedy or drama (4)
Starts with S, ends with WSHOW→
Down
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Design detail, for short (4)
Starts with S, ends with CSPEC→
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Spanish bull (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTORO→
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"Dream on!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with FASIF→
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Coral formation (4)
Starts with R, ends with FREEF→
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Feels the same way (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAGREES→
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Henhouse perch (5)
Starts with R, ends with TROOST→
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Tie the __ (get married) (4)
Starts with K, ends with TKNOT→
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"Half" prefix for final (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISEMI→
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Fencing weapons (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSWORDS→
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Brief film appearance (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCAMEO→
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Turn __ a new leaf (4)
Starts with O, ends with ROVER→
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Glass in binoculars (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLENS→
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Physicians: Abbr. (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDRS→
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Major happening (5)
Starts with E, ends with TEVENT→
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Remove soap from (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERINSE→
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Violin's larger relative (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCELLO→
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Change with the times (5)
Starts with A, ends with TADAPT→
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Quarterback's throw (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPASS→
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Purple fruits (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPLUMS→
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Vocal range above tenor (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALTO→
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Buildings with cells (5)
Starts with J, ends with SJAILS→
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Bowling lane (5)
Starts with A, ends with YALLEY→
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Untidiness to clean up (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMESS→
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Minor argument (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSPAT→
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On the rocks, as tea (4)
Starts with I, ends with DICED→
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Subtle "Hey, you!" (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
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State famous for potatoes (5)
Starts with I, ends with OIDAHO→
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Nephew's sister (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENIECE→
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Runs out, as a subscription (6)
Starts with L, ends with SLAPSES→
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Performance in tutus (6)
Starts with B, ends with TBALLET→
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"All kidding __..." (5)
Starts with A, ends with EASIDE→
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"Lettered" type of steak (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETBONE→
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Act boldly (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDARE→
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Metal that rusts (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRON→
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Exercised in a pool (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSWAM→
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Highest-rated (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAONE→
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State with the Great Salt Lake (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
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Sport played on ponies (4)
Starts with P, ends with OPOLO→
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Gush forth (4)
Starts with S, ends with WSPEW→
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Wooden pin (3)
Starts with P, ends with GPEG→
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 September 14, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Doug Peterson.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Any Hollywood headliner (STAR); Ships like Noah's (ARKS); Give a reprimand to (SCOLD).
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.
