Newsday Crossword August 5, 2026 Answers
By Zachary Edward-Brown · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from August 5, 2026, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
Author Angelou4 Short hairstyle3 Fortune-teller's deck5 Shade trees4 Sport played on ponies4 Evade5 Saves for a rainy day9 German autos5 Adds herbs and spices to7 Any portion of a talk show7 Spot for docking4 Movers' truck3 Con game4 Lawbreaking gangs10 __ than (minimally)6 Beach volleyball surface4 Anger3 "Not possible for me"5 Where clouds form3 Event host5 In favor of3 Top blackjack cards4 "O Canada," for one6 Bonds between relatives10 Doggie docs4 Pie __ mode3 Crunchy Tex-Mex food4 Envision7 Kids' racing vehicles7 Capital of Egypt5 Drinks quickly9 TV host DeGeneres5 Sailors' affirmatives4 Korea's continent4 Stands up5 "That's right"3 Firecracker sound4Down
Untidiness4 Burn-soothing plant4 Community rec center: Abbr.4 Poses a question4 Generic dog6 Suffix for scram3 Young lads4 Place that grows pekoe leaves9 Group of grads6 Impolite4 Thor's father4 Try out4 Is suddenly terrified6 __ up (absorb)3 All paid up4 Takes a chance7 Scornful sound5 Hot chocolate5 Home security device5 Guys3 Could possibly3 Specialty market5 Say "Hi!" to5 Appears to be5 Male horses9 Playhouse scenery3 VH-1 rival3 Computer printer's blue4 Wide neckwear6 "That's also my opinion"6 Birds of prey6 Approves3 Pastry decorator4 West African nation4 Feels unwell4 Online auctioneer4 Not much paint4 Civil rights icon Parks4 Bed size4 Sudden obstacle4 Examine closely3Frequently Asked Questions
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