“Box for practice”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Box for practice”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 8, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Box for practice” is SPAR
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Box for practice” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Box for practice”
What is the answer to “Box for practice” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SPAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Box for practice”?
The answer SPAR contains 4 letters.
Was “Box for practice” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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