“Chunk of concrete”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Chunk of concrete”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 3, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Chunk of concrete” is SLAB
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Chunk of concrete” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLAB — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with B.
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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Chunk of concrete”
What is the answer to “Chunk of concrete” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SLAB — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Chunk of concrete”?
The answer SLAB contains 4 letters.
Was “Chunk of concrete” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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