“Avoid socially”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Avoid socially”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Avoid socially” is SHUN
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Avoid socially” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHUN — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with N.
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.
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What is the answer to “Avoid socially” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SHUN — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Avoid socially”?
The answer SHUN contains 4 letters.
Was “Avoid socially” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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