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“Backyard storage structure”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Backyard storage structure”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter D
S ? ? D

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S H E D

The answer to “Backyard storage structure” is SHED

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 26, 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 “Backyard storage structure” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SHED — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with D.

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 SHED

SHED has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Where saws may be stored” Jul 22, 2026 “Lose, as fur” Jun 14, 2026 “Tool storage building” May 26, 2026 “Get rid of” May 1, 2026 “Building for garden tools” Apr 21, 2026 “Place for garden tools” Feb 11, 2026 “Backyard building” Feb 2, 2026 “Dropped” Dec 20, 2025 “Get rid of” Dec 7, 2025 “Building to store tools” Nov 3, 2025 “Toolhouse” Jun 8, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Backyard storage structure”

What is the answer to “Backyard storage structure” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHED — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Backyard storage structure”?

The answer SHED contains 4 letters.

Was “Backyard storage structure” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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