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“Distributes by type”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Distributes by type”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? ? S

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A S S O R T S

The answer to “Distributes by type” is ASSORTS

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Feb 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Distributes by type” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ASSORTS — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Distributes by type”

What is the answer to “Distributes by type” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ASSORTS — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Distributes by type”?

The answer ASSORTS contains 7 letters.

Was “Distributes by type” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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