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“Legal work”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Legal work”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 17, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter C
Last letter E
C ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

C A S E

The answer to “Legal work” is CASE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 17, 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 C starts with

The clue “Legal work” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is CASE — a 4-letter word that begins with C 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.

Other clues with the answer CASE

CASE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Wholesale quantity” Jun 21, 2026 “Violin holder” Jun 14, 2026 “Pillow covering” Jun 2, 2026 “Lawyer's assignment” May 19, 2026 “Envelope, essentially” Mar 28, 2026 “A for-instance” Jan 23, 2026 “Box for a violin” Dec 3, 2025 “Pillow covering” Dec 2, 2025 “Wholesale quantity” Oct 26, 2025 “Assignment for a lawyer” Sep 1, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Legal work”

What is the answer to “Legal work” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is CASE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Legal work”?

The answer CASE contains 4 letters.

Was “Legal work” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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