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“Battle with words”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Battle with words”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S P A R

The answer to “Battle with words” is SPAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 27, 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 “Battle with words” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPAR — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Battle with words”

What is the answer to “Battle with words” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SPAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Battle with words”?

The answer SPAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Battle with words” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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