“Begin to unravel”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Begin to unravel”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 30, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Begin to unravel” is FRAY
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Begin to unravel” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FRAY — a 4-letter word that begins with F and ends with Y.
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 “Begin to unravel” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is FRAY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Begin to unravel”?
The answer FRAY contains 4 letters.
Was “Begin to unravel” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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