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“Crib for the house”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Crib for the house”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter S
Last letter G
S ? ? ? G

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S L A N G

The answer to “Crib for the house” is SLANG

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 1 20% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Crib for the house” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SLANG — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 4 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 “Crib for the house”

What is the answer to “Crib for the house” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SLANG — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Crib for the house”?

The answer SLANG contains 5 letters.

Was “Crib for the house” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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