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“Hairy situation”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hairy situation”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, February 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter G
S ? ? G

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

S N A G

The answer to “Hairy situation” is SNAG

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Hairy situation” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, February 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SNAG — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.

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.

Other clues with the answer SNAG

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Frequently asked questions about “Hairy situation”

What is the answer to “Hairy situation” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SNAG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hairy situation”?

The answer SNAG contains 4 letters.

Was “Hairy situation” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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