Newsday Crossword March 31, 2026 Answers
By Sally R. Stein · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from March 31, 2026, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
Competes in an auction4 "Very funny!"4 ONE WAY or STOP4 Plant's below-ground part4 Extremely amazed4 Girl Scout group5 Mingle (with)9 Letter carrier's path5 Memos sent online6 Airplane garage6 Make a mistake3 Part of TGIF3 Waiter's reward3 Large deer3 Yellow citrus fruits6 Family rooms4 Clever like a fox3 Unkind4 Great score for a poor golfer6 Gives in to pressure13 Upper house of Congress6 Spew forth4 Clumsy person3 Fishing poles4 Turn sharply and suddenly6 Find a purpose for3 Lamb's mother3 Barely passing grade3 Photo __ (camera sessions)3 Speeds away6 Auto maintenance job6 Sculpted upper body5 Old-fashioned "(the) greatest"9 Beer mug5 Overdue4 Palm tree fruit4 Remain4 Walked heavily (on)4 "__ upon a time..."4Down
"It's freezing!"3 Promise-to-pay paper3 "Pinscher" dog8 Rose stalk4 Hard-to-break routines6 Truant GIs5 Cuts with an ax4 Words from a sponsor3 Fastens one's seat belt8 Appliance to press a dress4 Overcharges6 Less than everyone6 Cheerful and energetic5 Reclined (on)4 Typical native of India5 City street often near Oak3 Offend the nose4 Concisely worded5 Heavy responsibility4 Food plans5 Piece of a propeller5 Outer margin4 Formal wedding or graduation8 Is sure of5 Austrian or Belgian8 Invitation initials4 "For __ a jolly good fellow"3 Boots out5 Wide neckties6 Uncover successfully, with "out"6 Had a hunch about6 Wall calendar row4 Because of5 Himalayas' continent4 Paper rip4 Open, as shoelaces4 Crunchy sandwich initials3 And so on: Abbr.3 Get a look at3Frequently Asked Questions
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