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“Cut down to size”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Cut down to size”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, May 30, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? ? R

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A L T E R

The answer to “Cut down to size” is ALTER

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 30, 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 “Cut down to size” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALTER — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

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.

Other clues with the answer ALTER

ALTER has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Cut down to size”

What is the answer to “Cut down to size” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALTER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cut down to size”?

The answer ALTER contains 5 letters.

Was “Cut down to size” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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