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“Neck of the woods”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Neck of the woods”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? A

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A R E A

The answer to “Neck of the woods” is AREA

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 20, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 3 75% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Neck of the woods” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AREA — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 1 consonant. 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 “Neck of the woods”

What is the answer to “Neck of the woods” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AREA — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Neck of the woods”?

The answer AREA contains 4 letters.

Was “Neck of the woods” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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