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“On the __ (getting better)”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “On the __ (getting better)”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, March 6, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter M
Last letter D
M ? ? D

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

M E N D

The answer to “On the __ (getting better)” is MEND

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Mar 6, 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 M starts with

The clue “On the __ (getting better)” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MEND — a 4-letter word that begins with M and ends with D.

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.

Other clues with the answer MEND

MEND has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “On the __ (getting better)”

What is the answer to “On the __ (getting better)” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MEND — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, March 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “On the __ (getting better)”?

The answer MEND contains 4 letters.

Was “On the __ (getting better)” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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