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“Lever or cleaver”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Lever or cleaver”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, August 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter L
T ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

T O O L

The answer to “Lever or cleaver” is TOOL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 6, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Lever or cleaver” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is TOOL — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with L.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Lever or cleaver”

What is the answer to “Lever or cleaver” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOOL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lever or cleaver”?

The answer TOOL contains 4 letters.

Was “Lever or cleaver” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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