“Much too confident”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Much too confident”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 30, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Much too confident” is SMUG
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Much too confident” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SMUG — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with G.
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.
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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Much too confident”
What is the answer to “Much too confident” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SMUG — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Much too confident”?
The answer SMUG contains 4 letters.
Was “Much too confident” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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