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“Bun or bagel”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bun or bagel”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter L
R ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

R O L L

The answer to “Bun or bagel” is ROLL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 7, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Bun or bagel” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROLL — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with L.

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 “Bun or bagel”

What is the answer to “Bun or bagel” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ROLL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bun or bagel”?

The answer ROLL contains 4 letters.

Was “Bun or bagel” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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