Newsday Crossword August 12, 2026 Answers
By Steve Jopek · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from August 12, 2026, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
Many Iraqis and Egyptians5 Trickle slowly (into)4 Predatory marine mammal4 Timex rival5 "Alaskan king" seafood4 Collect, as a harvest4 "High-rise" footwear10 Adversities4 On a train or ship6 Shout of surrender5 Middle of the Three Bears4 Leg joint supports10 Safe to consume6 Limerick or ode4 Country singer Tucker5 N. Mex. neighbor4 "Sorry, your time __"4 Self-image3 Fruit with a pit7 __ case-by-case basis3 Feudal laborer4 Brain-wave tests: Abbr.4 Removes, as a hat5 Deserve to receive4 "So true, right?"6 Catcher's protective legwear10 Jazz great James4 Recoil from danger5 Parisian's "Wow!"6 Just sitting around4 Low-cut hosiery10 Jury member, in theory4 Fishing rod spool4 To have: Fr.5 Approximations: Abbr.4 British conservative4 Green sauce5Down
Portion of a play3 Old-school cheer3 Region of Turkey9 Frequent-whining adult7 London neighborhood4 Treat with disrespect5 Wear away5 Snack on3 Antiques Roadshow airer3 Paper-folding pastime7 Ancient artifact5 Have a newborn cow5 Cathedral sections5 Make, as muffins4 Angry state3 Rations (out)5 Traditional maxim5 Long, heroic stories5 Burly guy4 AL West team, on sports tickers3 Prizefight site5 Prearrange improperly3 Mexican snacks that don't crunch9 Poorly suited (for)5 What 69-Across often tops5 Nation with Andes4 NFL six-pointers3 Sword-using Olympians7 Bob Marley's "Lets' get together" song7 Get more mellow3 Cruise ship stop4 Run through, as in a credit card machine5 Keeps a very low profile5 Small bay5 Today weatherman5 Mover's wheeled platform5 At once, in memos4 Gallery display3 Prefix meaning "modern"3 Build-it-yourself box3 Theater sellout letters3Frequently Asked Questions
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