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“Errand runners”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Errand runners”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 23, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter G
Last letter S
G ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

G O F E R S

The answer to “Errand runners” is GOFERS

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Aug 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Errand runners” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GOFERS — a 6-letter word that begins with G and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Errand runners”

What is the answer to “Errand runners” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GOFERS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Errand runners”?

The answer GOFERS contains 6 letters.

Was “Errand runners” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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