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“Keeps out”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Keeps out”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, January 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

B A R S

The answer to “Keeps out” is BARS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 29, 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 B starts with

The clue “Keeps out” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BARS — a 4-letter word that begins with B 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Keeps out”

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

The verified answer is BARS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

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

The answer BARS contains 4 letters.

Was “Keeps out” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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