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“Hammer target”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hammer target”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter L
N ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

N A I L

The answer to “Hammer target” is NAIL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Hammer target” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NAIL — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels 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 “Hammer target”

What is the answer to “Hammer target” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NAIL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, May 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hammer target”?

The answer NAIL contains 4 letters.

Was “Hammer target” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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