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“Distribute poker cards”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Distribute poker cards”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter L
D ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

D E A L

The answer to “Distribute poker cards” is DEAL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Distribute poker cards” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DEAL — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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.

Other clues with the answer DEAL

DEAL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Distribute poker cards”

What is the answer to “Distribute poker cards” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DEAL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Distribute poker cards”?

The answer DEAL contains 4 letters.

Was “Distribute poker cards” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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