“Nearly unobtainable”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Nearly unobtainable”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 19, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Nearly unobtainable” is RARE
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Nearly unobtainable” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is RARE — a 4-letter word that begins with R 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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Nearly unobtainable”
What is the answer to “Nearly unobtainable” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is RARE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Nearly unobtainable”?
The answer RARE contains 4 letters.
Was “Nearly unobtainable” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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