“Mane, for instance”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Mane, for instance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Mane, for instance” is HAIR
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Mane, for instance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is HAIR — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with R.
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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Sunday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Mane, for instance”
What is the answer to “Mane, for instance” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is HAIR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Mane, for instance”?
The answer HAIR contains 4 letters.
Was “Mane, for instance” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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