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“Drop __ to (write)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Drop __ to (write)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L I N E

The answer to “Drop __ to (write)” is ALINE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Drop __ to (write)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALINE — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 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 ALINE

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More clues from the October 14, 2026 puzzle

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Frequently asked questions about “Drop __ to (write)”

What is the answer to “Drop __ to (write)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALINE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Drop __ to (write)”?

The answer ALINE contains 5 letters.

Was “Drop __ to (write)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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