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“Not a large mount”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not a large mount”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter Y
P ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

P O N Y

The answer to “Not a large mount” is PONY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Aug 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Not a large mount” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PONY — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with Y.

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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Frequently asked questions about “Not a large mount”

What is the answer to “Not a large mount” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PONY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Not a large mount”?

The answer PONY contains 4 letters.

Was “Not a large mount” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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