“Clear __ (not clear at all)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Clear __ (not clear at all)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 18, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? D

A 5-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A S M U D

The answer to “Clear __ (not clear at all)” is ASMUD

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Aug 18, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Clear __ (not clear at all)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ASMUD — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Clear __ (not clear at all)”

What is the answer to “Clear __ (not clear at all)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASMUD — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Clear __ (not clear at all)”?

The answer ASMUD contains 5 letters.

Was “Clear __ (not clear at all)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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