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“Hits head-on”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hits head-on”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, October 7, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter R
Last letter S
R ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

R A M S

The answer to “Hits head-on” is RAMS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 7, 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 R starts with

The clue “Hits head-on” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RAMS — a 4-letter word that begins with R and ends with S.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Hits head-on”

What is the answer to “Hits head-on” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is RAMS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hits head-on”?

The answer RAMS contains 4 letters.

Was “Hits head-on” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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