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“Close to tears”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Close to tears”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, March 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter M
Last letter D
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 9-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

M I S T Y E Y E D

The answer to “Close to tears” is MISTYEYED

Letters 9
Direction Down
Published Mar 27, 2026

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 3 33% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Close to tears” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MISTYEYED — a 9-letter word that begins with M and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 6 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 “Close to tears”

What is the answer to “Close to tears” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MISTYEYED — a 9-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, March 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Close to tears”?

The answer MISTYEYED contains 9 letters.

Was “Close to tears” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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