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“Long walk in the woods”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Long walk in the woods”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H I K E

The answer to “Long walk in the woods” is HIKE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 25, 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 H starts with

The clue “Long walk in the woods” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HIKE — a 4-letter word that begins with H 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Long walk in the woods”

What is the answer to “Long walk in the woods” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HIKE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Long walk in the woods”?

The answer HIKE contains 4 letters.

Was “Long walk in the woods” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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