Newsday Crossword May 12, 2026 Answers
By Billie Truitt · Edited by Stan Newman
Every answer for the Newsday Crossword from May 12, 2026, organized by Across and Down. Tap any clue for its answer and past appearances.
Across
In __ (well-coordinated)4 Any farm harvest4 Twisted-in metal fastener5 Drill or hammer4 Residence4 Too trusting5 Garage occupant4 Without a warranty4 Playful river mammal5 Red dog from the Emerald Isle11 Before, in poetry3 Say again6 Higher than4 Aloe __ (natural soother)4 Worn away6 San Antonio landmark5 Where Eve lived4 Hawaiian feast4 Small dog from south of the border15 Get cash for4 Sticky substances4 Any thing of value5 Threat's last words6 Lower-left PC key4 Sneaker or sandal4 Take a stand against6 Bread around a burger3 Large dog from West Asia11 Taken __ (startled)5 Lavish party4 Fawn's father4 Variety show5 Word-of-mouth4 What kings are called4 Laundry appliance5 Drop in the mail4 Snakelike fishes4Down
Up-or-down walkway5 " __ welcome!"5 Result of poor bistro service5 Nearby5 Morally pure6 Valentine flower4 Decide not to include4 Green pasta sauce5 Noisy sleeper6 Tiger or tabby3 Any solemn ceremony4 At any time4 "__ Off to See the Wizard"4 Utter chaos5 "It's so easy, __ can do it"5 Dice throws5 Nevada city4 Kind of committee5 Membership fees4 Make simpler4 Check for fingerprints4 "Are not!" response4 Impolite look4 Car-wheels connector4 Pepper grinders5 Toward the dawn4 Thomas Paine's "The __ Reason"5 Fashion designer Lauren5 Salt dispenser6 President after Jimmy6 Toaster waffles5 Sheriff's search party5 Protruding navel5 Angry dog's growl5 Border lines5 __ of Avon (Shakespeare)4 Lyft's rideshare rival4 Admiral's employer4 Rabbit's cousin4 Actor Alda4 Pool player's stick3Frequently Asked Questions
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