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“Fit for the task”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fit for the task”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter E
A ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A B L E

The answer to “Fit for the task” is ABLE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 25, 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 A starts with

The clue “Fit for the task” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ABLE — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with E.

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 ABLE

ABLE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Up to it” Aug 20, 2026 “Up to a task” Jul 15, 2026 “Up to a task” Jun 16, 2026 “Up to a task” May 19, 2026 “Ready, willing, and __” May 5, 2026 “Well-qualified” Apr 20, 2026 “Up to a job” Mar 23, 2026 “Ready, willing and __” Mar 10, 2026 “Fit for a task” Feb 8, 2026 “Up to snuff” Jan 22, 2026 “Ready, willing and __” Dec 23, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Fit for the task”

What is the answer to “Fit for the task” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABLE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fit for the task”?

The answer ABLE contains 4 letters.

Was “Fit for the task” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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