“Had guests over”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Had guests over”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 30, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 11
First letter E
Last letter D
E ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D

A 11-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E N T E R T A I N E D

The answer to “Had guests over” is ENTERTAINED

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Aug 30, 2026

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 11 positions
Vowels 5 45% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Had guests over” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ENTERTAINED — a 11-letter word that begins with E and ends with D.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 6 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 “Had guests over”

What is the answer to “Had guests over” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENTERTAINED — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Had guests over”?

The answer ENTERTAINED contains 11 letters.

Was “Had guests over” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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