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“It might have to wait for a second”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “It might have to wait for a second”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, October 31, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter D
Last letter L
D ? ? L

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

D U E L

The answer to “It might have to wait for a second” is DUEL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Oct 31, 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 D starts with

The clue “It might have to wait for a second” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DUEL — a 4-letter word that begins with D 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 “It might have to wait for a second”

What is the answer to “It might have to wait for a second” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DUEL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “It might have to wait for a second”?

The answer DUEL contains 4 letters.

Was “It might have to wait for a second” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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