Newsday Crossword August 19, 2026 Answers
By Steve Faiella · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from August 19, 2026, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
Summit or apex4 Major ATM maker3 Coral reef island5 Frog's cousin4 British beer3 Unusual knickknacks6 Seem genuine8 Not subject to taxes6 Stepped in to mediate10 Follow orders4 Carne __ (Mexican grilled meat)5 Brazilian city, familiarly3 Large suitcases for cruises11 Eyed impolitely8 Say "Welcome!" to5 Actor Grant or Elwes4 Muslim holy city5 Vicinity4 Assumed name5 (Known) for the entire time8 Oil painter's starting point11 007 author Fleming3 In the know5 Verdi opera4 Spoke very clearly10 Banks' large safes6 Research company once owned by AT&T8 Aviator Earhart6 Aussie flightless bird3 Swiss artist Paul4 More devious5 Steal from3 Find a buyer for4Down
Skylit hotel lobbies5 Nickels and quarters5 __ ray (type of fish)5 Just barely beat5 Anti-drug cop, for short4 Helpful hint4 Oboe accessory4 Did great on a test6 Wedding usher's rental3 Black-and-white cookie4 Arm or leg4 Leisurely gait4 Pigpen3 Slight remnant5 Directional suffix3 Association: Abbr.3 USN high rank3 Modern "sweetie"3 "Now __ be told"5 Russia's __ Mountains4 Notorious Roman emperor4 Razor-sharp4 Fawn's father4 Sign of healing skin4 Skyscraping4 57-Across solo4 TV host Seacrest4 155, in old Rome3 In the style of3 Slalom footwear3 Go for __ (use your yacht, say)5 __ salad (leafy course with croutons)6 Raggedy doll3 Takes a stroll5 __ of Two Cities5 Defy authority5 Unsuccessful '50s Ford5 Top-10 baby girl name in the 2010s3 Purina competitor4 Fencing contest4 Wartime partner4 Rival of Lyft4 "Found" fish in a Disney film4 Dues-paying group4 Even score3Frequently Asked Questions
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