“48th st.”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “48th st.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, May 15, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “48th st.” is ARIZ
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “48th st.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ARIZ — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with Z.
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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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “48th st.”
What is the answer to “48th st.” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ARIZ — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, May 15, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “48th st.”?
The answer ARIZ contains 4 letters.
Was “48th st.” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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