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“Fireworks that fail”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fireworks that fail”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 2, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter S
D ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D U D S

The answer to “Fireworks that fail” is DUDS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 2, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Fireworks that fail” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is DUDS — a 4-letter word that begins with D and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 “Fireworks that fail”

What is the answer to “Fireworks that fail” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DUDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fireworks that fail”?

The answer DUDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Fireworks that fail” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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