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“Ladder rung”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Ladder rung”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, August 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

S T E P

The answer to “Ladder rung” is STEP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 17, 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 S starts with

The clue “Ladder rung” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STEP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.

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 STEP

STEP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Rung of a ladder” Aug 4, 2026 “Exercise accessory” May 21, 2026 “A __ in the right direction” May 4, 2026 “Rung of a ladder” Apr 20, 2026 “Staircase part” Apr 7, 2026 “Phase of a project” Mar 25, 2026 “A __ in the right direction” Feb 3, 2026 “No great distance” Jan 16, 2026 “A __ in the right direction” Jan 12, 2026 “Rung, for one” Dec 28, 2025 “A __ in the right direction” Dec 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Ladder rung”

What is the answer to “Ladder rung” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is STEP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, August 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ladder rung”?

The answer STEP contains 4 letters.

Was “Ladder rung” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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