“Close to the floor”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Close to the floor”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 12, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Close to the floor” is LOW
Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Close to the floor” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LOW — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with W.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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.
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Friday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Close to the floor”
What is the answer to “Close to the floor” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is LOW — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Close to the floor”?
The answer LOW contains 3 letters.
Was “Close to the floor” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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