Newsday Crossword December 28, 2025 Answers
By Gary M. Larson · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from December 28, 2025, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
Gridiron judge3 Kuwaiti currency6 Diamond, essentially6 Kay followers3 Hottest saison3 Funnel-shaped flower6 Genesis landing spot6 Feathery wrap3 Fam. member3 Portfolio handlers13 Pooh pal3 Conventional8 Highland Games pole5 Bugaboos5 Dues collector5 Hot dog topping5 Name that's an "army" anagram4 Statuesque4 Designer Ralph6 Recipe word3 Amherst school, for short5 Aurora in Maleficent11 Proton partner7 Help for the handy, informally7 Frozen reindeer4 Court VIPs3 Gaping chasm3 Exam for future 50-Across4 Monkeys and gorillas7 Brief affirmation3 Figure of speech5 Lumber producers8 Finished4 Designer Lagerfeld4 Cache for future archaeologists11 Aroma detector4 Grew up4 "Baloney!"8 Large artery5 Performed3 Flattens, so to speak7 Most significant4 Up to now3 Comics cry3 Voice quality4 PR pro7 Comedy club intros7 "Christmas tree" carol11 Threaded nail5 NNW opposite3 Fly-catching birds6 Sicilian spouter4 Misplace4 Nacho products5 Come apart5 Sherlock's sister5 Country singer K.T.5 Deep discount event8 Ostrich kin3 Crunchy message holder13 Grafton's __ for Trespass3 Delivery vehicle3 Move back6 Slow or stop6 Approved of3 Finish3 Gives an address6 Panics, with "out"6 "Modern" prefix3Down
Direct to a detour7 Everlasting7 Was under the weather7 Actor Matt5 Sportswear brand4 "Billionth" starter4 Xander alternative4 Marina Del __, CA3 National uncle3 Water with locks5 Fine steed7 Show anger4 Uncle Remus title4 Rowing implement3 Govt. accident investigator4 McCartney/Wonder song13 Brings down6 Nacho toppers6 Breezing through5 Hiding, with "up"5 Armory supply4 Lit __ (college course)4 Barnyard group4 Deposits4 Canadian singer Paul4 Part of BTU4 Arnaz/Ball studio6 Actor Robert or Shelley6 Large vases4 Theater showing4 Jittery5 "__ Fideles"6 Not happy with6 Gilbert and Sullivan emperor6 Slow tempo6 Highly enthusiastic13 Sharp blows5 Little terrors4 Soy-based soup4 Former3 Meeting, these days4 Teen woe4 Lennon's mate3 Bard's Greek lord5 Podcast medium6 They're too frugal6 "Auth. unknown"4 One-pot meal4 Selfish shout4 Bronte sister4 Midmonth day4 Rung, for one4 Furry feet4 Talkative truckers5 Drink garnish4 Keep hidden7 Express a view5 Had too much at dinner7 Not the same7 Squeaks by7 Arm-holding arm6 Scam guy6 Duncan of cake mixes5 Sugar source5 Spherical hair4 Finned hunter4 Editor's directive4 Start for shadow4 Major sofa seller4 Jeopardize4 "__ the ramparts we watched..."3 Campus eatery, for short3 "Bobby Hockey"3Frequently Asked Questions
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