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“Like some Scotch and wines”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Like some Scotch and wines”, 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 O
Last letter Y
O ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

O A K Y

The answer to “Like some Scotch and wines” is OAKY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 6, 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 O starts with

The clue “Like some Scotch and wines” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is OAKY — a 4-letter word that begins with O and ends with Y.

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 “Like some Scotch and wines”

What is the answer to “Like some Scotch and wines” in the Newsday Crossword?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Like some Scotch and wines”?

The answer OAKY contains 4 letters.

Was “Like some Scotch and wines” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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