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“Bout with scores to settle”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bout with scores to settle”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter G
Last letter H
G ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 11-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

G R U D G E M A T C H

The answer to “Bout with scores to settle” is GRUDGEMATCH

Letters 11
Direction Across
Published Apr 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 11 positions
Vowels 3 27% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Bout with scores to settle” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GRUDGEMATCH — a 11-letter word that begins with G and ends with H.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 8 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 “Bout with scores to settle”

What is the answer to “Bout with scores to settle” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GRUDGEMATCH — a 11-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bout with scores to settle”?

The answer GRUDGEMATCH contains 11 letters.

Was “Bout with scores to settle” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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