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“Anthem or ballad”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Anthem or ballad”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, July 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter G
S ? ? G

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S O N G

The answer to “Anthem or ballad” is SONG

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Anthem or ballad” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SONG — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer SONG

SONG has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Anthem or ballad”

What is the answer to “Anthem or ballad” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SONG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Anthem or ballad”?

The answer SONG contains 4 letters.

Was “Anthem or ballad” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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