Newsday Crossword hints and answers for September 30, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
TitleOF 18-WHEELERS
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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Ledger subtraction (5)
Starts with D, ends with TDEBIT→
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"Spare" barbecue fare (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRIBS→
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Try out (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTEST→
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Wear away (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERODE→
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Vicinity (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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__ spumante wine (4)
Starts with A, ends with IASTI→
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Devoured (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEATEN→
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__ weevil (cotton pest) (4)
Starts with B, ends with LBOLL→
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Solid precipitation (4)
Starts with H, ends with LHAIL→
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Take legal action against (13)
Starts with H, ends with THAULINTOCOURT→
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Strawberry's shade (3)
Starts with R, ends with DRED→
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Rock in a mine (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
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"It's a deal!" (6)
Starts with A, ends with DAGREED→
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Casino city near 10-Down (4)
Starts with R, ends with ORENO→
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Mrs., in Mexico (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASRA→
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Bird of __ (hawk or eagle) (4)
Starts with P, ends with YPREY→
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Be abundant (with) (4)
Starts with T, ends with MTEEM→
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Pepsi alternatives (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOKES→
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Stay clear of (15)
Starts with H, ends with HHAVENOTRUCKWITH→
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Occupied, as a conference room (5)
Starts with I, ends with EINUSE→
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Astronaut's org. (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANASA→
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Cleveland's lake (4)
Starts with E, ends with EERIE→
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President before JFK (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDDE→
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Tehran's land (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRAN→
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Classes of society (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCASTES→
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Ripen, as fruit (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAGE→
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Mo. arch city (3)
Starts with S, ends with LSTL→
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Bear a financial burden (13)
Starts with P, ends with TPAYTHEFREIGHT→
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Is sorry about (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRUES→
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Emerald City visitor (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLION→
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__ and aahed (5)
Starts with O, ends with DOOHED→
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Just loafing around (4)
Starts with I, ends with EIDLE→
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Ticklish Muppet (4)
Starts with E, ends with OELMO→
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Get extra value from (5)
Starts with R, ends with EREUSE→
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Actress Kunis (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMILA→
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Moose's cousin (4)
Starts with D, ends with RDEER→
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Border lines (5)
Starts with E, ends with SEDGES→
Down
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Barely passing grade (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDEE→
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Historic period (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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The two of them (4)
Starts with B, ends with HBOTH→
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Notion (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIDEA→
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Teacher's job security (6)
Starts with T, ends with ETENURE→
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Enthusiastic, as a fan (5)
Starts with R, ends with DRABID→
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Metal in barbells (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRON→
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Suspenders alternative (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBELT→
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Old West tavern (6)
Starts with S, ends with NSALOON→
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California/Nevada lake (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETAHOE→
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Twin of Genesis (4)
Starts with E, ends with UESAU→
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Mix with a spoon (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTIR→
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Lean to one side (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTILT→
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Resulted in (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLEDTO→
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Vessel for stew (5)
Starts with C, ends with KCROCK→
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Rosebush pest (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAPHID→
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Concert piano (5)
Starts with G, ends with DGRAND→
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Variety show (5)
Starts with R, ends with EREVUE→
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A sight for sore __ (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEYES→
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Aired again (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRERAN→
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Flightless Aussie birds (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEMUS→
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Mini or maxi (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSKIRT→
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Adjust, as laces (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERETIE→
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Barbecue residue (5)
Starts with A, ends with SASHES→
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Volcano of Sicily (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETNA→
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Carries a balance (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOWES→
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Sound from a stable (5)
Starts with N, ends with HNEIGH→
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Spiny Arizona plants (5)
Starts with C, ends with ICACTI→
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Was dizzy (6)
Starts with R, ends with DREELED→
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Veep after Dan Quayle (6)
Starts with A, ends with EALGORE→
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Between ports (5)
Starts with A, ends with AATSEA→
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Mexican mister (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSENOR→
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Overly proper (4)
Starts with P, ends with MPRIM→
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German auto (4)
Starts with A, ends with IAUDI→
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Manicurist's tool (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFILE→
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City around the Vatican (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROME→
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Cleared of weeds (4)
Starts with H, ends with DHOED→
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Hoodlum (4)
Starts with T, ends with GTHUG→
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Nationality suffix (3)
Starts with E, ends with EESE→
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__ Moines, IA (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDES→
How to solve the Newsday Crossword
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Newsday Crossword tips for tomorrow
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- Know the pseudonyms. Puzzles by "Lester Ruff" are easier; "Anna Stiga" is Stan again, backwards, and tougher.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for September 30, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Fred Piscop.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Ledger subtraction (DEBIT); "Spare" barbecue fare (RIBS); Try out (TEST).
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?+
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