“Import illegally”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Import illegally”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, March 1, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 7
First letter S
Last letter E
S ? ? ? ? ? E

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S M U G G L E

The answer to “Import illegally” is SMUGGLE

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Mar 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Import illegally” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SMUGGLE — a 7-letter word that begins with S and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Import illegally”

What is the answer to “Import illegally” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SMUGGLE — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Import illegally”?

The answer SMUGGLE contains 7 letters.

Was “Import illegally” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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