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“Get __ of (grasp)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Get __ of (grasp)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A H O L D

The answer to “Get __ of (grasp)” is AHOLD

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Oct 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Get __ of (grasp)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AHOLD — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Get __ of (grasp)”

What is the answer to “Get __ of (grasp)” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Get __ of (grasp)”?

The answer AHOLD contains 5 letters.

Was “Get __ of (grasp)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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