“Had shed tears”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Had shed tears”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, February 23, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Had shed tears” is WEPT
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Had shed tears” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is WEPT — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with T.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Had shed tears”
What is the answer to “Had shed tears” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is WEPT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, February 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Had shed tears”?
The answer WEPT contains 4 letters.
Was “Had shed tears” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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