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“Faucet drip to repair”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Faucet drip to repair”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 16, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter K
L ? ? K

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

L E A K

The answer to “Faucet drip to repair” is LEAK

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 16, 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 L starts with

The clue “Faucet drip to repair” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LEAK — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with K.

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 LEAK

LEAK has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Faucet drip” Sep 30, 2025 “Plumbing problem to "plug"” Sep 24, 2025 “Unauthorized revelation” Sep 14, 2025 “Drip from a pipe” Sep 8, 2025 “Lose air, as a tire” Jan 6, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Faucet drip to repair”

What is the answer to “Faucet drip to repair” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LEAK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Faucet drip to repair”?

The answer LEAK contains 4 letters.

Was “Faucet drip to repair” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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