“Barely balanced”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Barely balanced”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 15, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 8
First letter T
Last letter D
T ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 8-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

T E E T E R E D

The answer to “Barely balanced” is TEETERED

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Aug 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Barely balanced” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TEETERED — a 8-letter word that begins with T and ends with D.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 4 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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Frequently asked questions about “Barely balanced”

What is the answer to “Barely balanced” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEETERED — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Barely balanced”?

The answer TEETERED contains 8 letters.

Was “Barely balanced” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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