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“Argue for”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Argue for”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, October 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter E
U ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

U R G E

The answer to “Argue for” is URGE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 1, 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 U starts with

The clue “Argue for” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, October 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is URGE — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer URGE

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Frequently asked questions about “Argue for”

What is the answer to “Argue for” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is URGE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Argue for”?

The answer URGE contains 4 letters.

Was “Argue for” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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