Newsday Crossword April 1, 2026 Answers
By Prasanna Keshava · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from April 1, 2026, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
Giraffe's African cousin5 London neighborhood4 12/24 and 12/314 Tot's white frozen dessert5 Love: Sp.4 Short memo4 "Blackboard" metaphor for a beginning10 Disappeared4 Online crafts store4 Light browns4 "Dear Sir or __..."5 Courageous4 Peruvian pal5 Brit's "Dear me!"4 "Board game" metaphor for a beginning9 Fairy tale meanie5 Sch. near Beverly Hills4 Call it a __ (stop work)3 A lot of nerve4 Disney mermaid5 Bird of peace4 __ manner of speaking3 Supper for swine4 Performers' portrayals5 "Infield" metaphor for a beginning9 "__ just have to do"4 Appeal earnestly5 Long-extinct flightless bird4 Allege5 Three-person band4 "Sorry to hear that"4 Ranch worker4 "Reinvigorated" metaphor for a beginning10 Slurpee alternative4 Stitch's Disney film pal4 British coins5 Retro cartoon frames4 Fully informed about4 Baker's ingredient5Down
"__ upon a time...4 Bagpiper's garb4 Pub servings4 Ump's "Begin!" shout8 007 creator Fleming3 Appetizers with greens6 Persian Gulf nation4 Tabasco, for instance8 Mined material3 Hire as a consultant6 Black magic's pin target10 Italian volcano4 Appear (to be)4 Mo. city3 Oscar actress Sorvino4 Comics sailor's girlfriend3 Shopping mecca4 Teheran native5 Rooftop power producer10 Witty remarks5 Feature of some oranges5 Observes carefully4 Weekend-welcoming cry4 Film star Jessica4 Auto journey8 Perform perfectly8 Originate (from)4 Get __ of (discard)3 Microscope specimens6 Light bulb inventor6 "Wow!"3 In fashion4 Doily fabric4 Job-related move, for short4 Pop singer Del Rey4 Circle sections4 "Don't delete" mark4 Seasonal bug3 Stealer of secrets3Frequently Asked Questions
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