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“Out of control”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Out of control”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A M O K

The answer to “Out of control” is AMOK

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Out of control” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is AMOK — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with K.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 “Out of control”

What is the answer to “Out of control” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AMOK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Out of control”?

The answer AMOK contains 4 letters.

Was “Out of control” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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