“Board under a bed”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Board under a bed”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 18, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Board under a bed” is SLAT
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Board under a bed” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLAT — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.
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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Board under a bed”
What is the answer to “Board under a bed” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SLAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Board under a bed”?
The answer SLAT contains 4 letters.
Was “Board under a bed” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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