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“12-month period”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “12-month period”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter Y
Last letter R
Y ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

Y E A R

The answer to “12-month period” is YEAR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Mar 18, 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 Y starts with

The clue “12-month period” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is YEAR — a 4-letter word that begins with Y and ends with R.

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 “12-month period”

What is the answer to “12-month period” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is YEAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “12-month period”?

The answer YEAR contains 4 letters.

Was “12-month period” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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