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“Keeps contained”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Keeps contained”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter S
P ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

P E N S

The answer to “Keeps contained” is PENS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jun 26, 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 P starts with

The clue “Keeps contained” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PENS — a 4-letter word that begins with P 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.

Other clues with the answer PENS

PENS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Ballpoints” Apr 8, 2026 “Ink-filled implements” Mar 4, 2026 “Farm enclosures” Nov 30, 2025 “Ballpoints” Oct 15, 2025 “Pigsties” Oct 14, 2025 “Keeps from drifting off” Oct 11, 2025 “Ballpoints” Aug 20, 2025 “Confines, as cattle” Aug 17, 2025 “Corrals for hogs” Jul 23, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Keeps contained”

What is the answer to “Keeps contained” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PENS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, June 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Keeps contained”?

The answer PENS contains 4 letters.

Was “Keeps contained” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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