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“Came in for a landing”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Came in for a landing”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? T

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L I T

The answer to “Came in for a landing” is ALIT

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Came in for a landing” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALIT — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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.

Other clues with the answer ALIT

ALIT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Ended a flight” Jun 10, 2026 “Touched down” Jun 7, 2026 “Touched down” May 10, 2026 “Landed” Apr 2, 2026 “Returned to the ground” Feb 24, 2026 “Dismounted” Dec 26, 2025 “Stepped down” Oct 10, 2025 “Did a dismount” Sep 21, 2025 “Made a landing” Sep 17, 2025 “Got off a horse” Aug 21, 2025 “Dismounted” Jul 27, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Came in for a landing”

What is the answer to “Came in for a landing” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALIT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Came in for a landing”?

The answer ALIT contains 4 letters.

Was “Came in for a landing” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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