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“1000 grams, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “1000 grams, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter K
Last letter O
K ? ? O

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

K I L O

The answer to “1000 grams, for short” is KILO

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 10, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter K starts with

The clue “1000 grams, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is KILO — a 4-letter word that begins with K and ends with O.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “1000 grams, for short”

What is the answer to “1000 grams, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is KILO — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, August 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “1000 grams, for short”?

The answer KILO contains 4 letters.

Was “1000 grams, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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