“Hold back, as breath”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Hold back, as breath”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, August 16, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Hold back, as breath” is BATE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Hold back, as breath” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BATE — a 4-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.
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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Hold back, as breath”
What is the answer to “Hold back, as breath” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is BATE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Hold back, as breath”?
The answer BATE contains 4 letters.
Was “Hold back, as breath” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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