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“Marked down by”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Marked down by”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

L E S S

The answer to “Marked down by” is LESS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Marked down by” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LESS — a 4-letter word that begins with L and ends with S.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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 LESS

LESS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“More limited” Aug 27, 2026 “Not as often” Aug 2, 2026 “Not as expensive” Jul 28, 2026 “More limited” Jul 23, 2026 “More or __ (approximately)” Jul 7, 2026 “Minus” Jun 4, 2026 “A smaller amount” May 4, 2026 “Not as often” Mar 22, 2026 “Not so much” Mar 17, 2026 “Not as much” Mar 16, 2026 “Not as expensive” Mar 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Marked down by”

What is the answer to “Marked down by” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LESS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Marked down by”?

The answer LESS contains 4 letters.

Was “Marked down by” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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