LOW-TECH HANDHELDS
Across
- Task force
- Author Quindlen
- Big name on Texas maps
- Slippery substance
- Spot of land
- Loses moisture
- Low-tech handheld
- 54-Down feature
- Ingot, for instance
- Kick in
- Scintilla
- Diamond-shaped flier
- Low-tech handheld
- When mammoths roamed
- Puzo's last novel
- Finish with
- Not great
- Spoonful, say
- Low-tech handheld
- Signaled for
- Mickey's first voice
- Tree rescuee
- Crooner's number
- Up now
- Low-tech handheld
- 39-Across coats
- Two-time Roberts costar
- Cast forth
- With 59-Across, had a charming first encounter
- See 58-Across
- Low-tech handheld
- Milne's first name
- Giggly Muppet
- More forlorn
- Embargoes
- Utterly ruin
- Female donkey
Down
- Invite for
- Android accessory
- Yoga class greeting
- Intersection warning
- Frequent driftwood direction
- Anthem contraction
- Wintry mix
- Movers' challenge
- Curtain hook shape
- Secluded sanctuaries
- Spreads out
- Bean that's brewed
- S&L offerings
- Have no use for
- DJIA tech company
- Set of parts
- Heckler's sound
- Shade source
- Hear clearly
- Symbol of wisdom
- Wasn't used
- Health facility
- Has bought
- Reviewer of books
- About 800 meters
- Salad herb
- Canine specialist
- Made of clay
- Low-tech handheld
- Lama's language
- Tourist rental
- Nickname like Liz
- Sounds of the city
- Wring (out)
- Tape type, for short
- Savory flavor
- Yellowstone grazer
- Encouraging word
- UT Austin library focus
- No longer famished
- Zin alternative
About this puzzle
The Newsday Crossword for Thursday, June 18, 2026 is titled “LOW-TECH HANDHELDS” and was constructed by Jerry Clarkson. The puzzle features 78 clues arranged in a 21×21 grid — the standard format for Sunday-size puzzles.
Click any clue above to view its dedicated answer page, which includes letter-by-letter analysis, the puzzle context, and a history of every other Newsday puzzle the same clue or answer has appeared in. To see the complete grid filled in with every answer, use the “Reveal grid” button at the top of the grid.
The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman. Difficulty builds across the week from a gentle Monday introduction up to Saturday’s legendary themeless Stumper. The official puzzle is available on the Newsday Games site. For other days, browse the complete Newsday Crossword archive indexed by date.