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“Gives up legally”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gives up legally”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter W
Last letter S
W ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

W A I V E S

The answer to “Gives up legally” is WAIVES

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Apr 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 6 positions
Vowels 3 50% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Gives up legally” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WAIVES — a 6-letter word that begins with W and ends with S.

This answer contains 3 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 “Gives up legally”

What is the answer to “Gives up legally” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WAIVES — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gives up legally”?

The answer WAIVES contains 6 letters.

Was “Gives up legally” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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