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“Ballad or lullaby”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ballad or lullaby”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 1, 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 “Ballad or lullaby” is SONG

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 1, 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 “Ballad or lullaby” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 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
“Vocal rendition” Aug 16, 2026 “Anthem or ballad” Jul 14, 2026 “Ballad or anthem” Mar 22, 2026 “Vocal tune” Jan 6, 2026 “23- or 44-Across performance” Jan 4, 2026 “Gig bit” Jan 25, 2025 “Ballad or anthem” Jan 13, 2025

More clues from the September 1, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Ballad or lullaby”

What is the answer to “Ballad or lullaby” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SONG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ballad or lullaby”?

The answer SONG contains 4 letters.

Was “Ballad or lullaby” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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