Newsday Crossword May 6, 2026 Answers

Across

Fix, as software5 Kindergarten basics4 First Lady Truman4 Stood up from a chair5 Become taller4 Skeptical reply4 Blot gently5 Russo of films or philosopher Descartes4 Garment for Caesar4 Band's final concert series12 Cry of discovery3 "Average" guy3 More glossy7 Tortilla chips, plus6 Extremely long time3 Result of gardening without gloves11 IRS ID3 No later than4 Have debts3 Not fooled by4 Point opposite NNW3 Foolish person11 Scooby-__ (toon dog)3 Least exciting6 Directors' readings7 Part of a play3 Letter after pi3 Afraid to speak up12 Alan of M*A*S*H4 Buchanan of crime fiction4 Seashore5 Narrow opening for coins4 Farm dirt4 Loosen, as laces5 Sharpen, as skills4 Building's location4 Phoenix neighbor5

Down

Family man3 Historical period3 Short haircut3 Military aviators' org.4 Find employment7 Share an opinion5 Prepare, as tea4 Edible ice-cream holders5 Increased, as the tide7 Attacked by a mosquito6 Digital novel5 Smooth transition5 Drummer Ringo5 Optimistic4 Current pope and his namesakes4 Black __ cattle5 Angelic instruments5 Sharp, as eyesight5 Cable movie channel3 "Yoo-___"3 "How cute!"3 Simpsons' neighbor3 Scornful look5 Hidden supply5 Acknowledge silently5 Electric resistance measure3 Emulate4 "Fiery" failure7 Engrave in glass4 Mortgage cost reduction7 Widen, as your pupils6 Successful stage show5 Largest string quartet instrument5 Gas derived from uranium5 "Me, too!"5 __ of Two Cities5 Group of troops4 All finished4 $$$ dispenser3 Tiny drink3 Golf ball supporter3