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“Jack up”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Jack up”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 10, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

H I K E

The answer to “Jack up” is HIKE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jul 10, 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 H starts with

The clue “Jack up” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HIKE — a 4-letter word that begins with H 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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Frequently asked questions about “Jack up”

What is the answer to “Jack up” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HIKE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Jack up”?

The answer HIKE contains 4 letters.

Was “Jack up” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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