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“Least distant”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Least distant”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter C
Last letter T
C ? ? ? ? ? T

A 7-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C L O S E S T

The answer to “Least distant” is CLOSEST

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Oct 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 2 29% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter C starts with

The clue “Least distant” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CLOSEST — a 7-letter word that begins with C and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 5 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 “Least distant”

What is the answer to “Least distant” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CLOSEST — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Least distant”?

The answer CLOSEST contains 7 letters.

Was “Least distant” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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