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FOOD FIRST

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Constructed by Mark McClain 78 clues
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Across

  1. Fix, as software 5 ℓ
  2. First Lady Truman 4 ℓ
  3. Kindergarten basics 4 ℓ
  4. Scooby-__ (toon dog) 3 ℓ
  5. Least exciting 6 ℓ
  6. Directors' readings 7 ℓ
  7. Part of a play 3 ℓ
  8. Letter after pi 3 ℓ
  9. Afraid to speak up 12 ℓ
  10. Buchanan of crime fiction 4 ℓ
  11. Alan of M*A*S*H 4 ℓ
  12. Seashore 5 ℓ
  13. Farm dirt 4 ℓ
  14. Narrow opening for coins 4 ℓ
  15. Loosen, as laces 5 ℓ
  16. Sharpen, as skills 4 ℓ
  17. Building's location 4 ℓ
  18. Phoenix neighbor 5 ℓ
  19. Stood up from a chair 5 ℓ
  20. Become taller 4 ℓ
  21. Skeptical reply 4 ℓ
  22. Blot gently 5 ℓ
  23. Russo of films or philosopher Descartes 4 ℓ
  24. Garment for Caesar 4 ℓ
  25. Band's final concert series 12 ℓ
  26. Cry of discovery 3 ℓ
  27. "Average" guy 3 ℓ
  28. More glossy 7 ℓ
  29. Extremely long time 3 ℓ
  30. Tortilla chips, plus 6 ℓ
  31. Result of gardening without gloves 11 ℓ
  32. IRS ID 3 ℓ
  33. Have debts 3 ℓ
  34. No later than 4 ℓ
  35. Not fooled by 4 ℓ
  36. Foolish person 11 ℓ
  37. Point opposite NNW 3 ℓ
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Down

  1. Family man 3 ℓ
  2. Drummer Ringo 5 ℓ
  3. Smooth transition 5 ℓ
  4. Digital novel 5 ℓ
  5. Attacked by a mosquito 6 ℓ
  6. Increased, as the tide 7 ℓ
  7. Edible ice-cream holders 5 ℓ
  8. Prepare, as tea 4 ℓ
  9. Share an opinion 5 ℓ
  10. Find employment 7 ℓ
  11. Military aviators' org. 4 ℓ
  12. Short haircut 3 ℓ
  13. Historical period 3 ℓ
  14. Widen, as your pupils 6 ℓ
  15. Largest string quartet instrument 5 ℓ
  16. Gas derived from uranium 5 ℓ
  17. "Me, too!" 5 ℓ
  18. __ of Two Cities 5 ℓ
  19. Successful stage show 5 ℓ
  20. All finished 4 ℓ
  21. Group of troops 4 ℓ
  22. $$$ dispenser 3 ℓ
  23. Tiny drink 3 ℓ
  24. Golf ball supporter 3 ℓ
  25. Current pope and his namesakes 4 ℓ
  26. Optimistic 4 ℓ
  27. Black __ cattle 5 ℓ
  28. Angelic instruments 5 ℓ
  29. Sharp, as eyesight 5 ℓ
  30. Cable movie channel 3 ℓ
  31. "Yoo-___" 3 ℓ
  32. "How cute!" 3 ℓ
  33. Simpsons' neighbor 3 ℓ
  34. Scornful look 5 ℓ
  35. Hidden supply 5 ℓ
  36. Acknowledge silently 5 ℓ
  37. Electric resistance measure 3 ℓ
  38. Emulate 4 ℓ
  39. "Fiery" failure 7 ℓ
  40. Engrave in glass 4 ℓ
  41. Mortgage cost reduction 7 ℓ

About this puzzle

The Newsday Crossword for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 is titled “FOOD FIRST” and was constructed by Mark McClain. 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.

Newsday FOOD FIRST Crossword May 6 2026 Answers