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“Grain not hidden in the four longest answers”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter R
Last letter E
R ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

R Y E

The answer to “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers” is RYE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RYE — a 3-letter word that begins with R and ends with E.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers”

What is the answer to “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RYE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers”?

The answer RYE contains 3 letters.

Was “Grain not hidden in the four longest answers” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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