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“Overly curious”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Overly curious”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter Y
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A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

N O S Y

The answer to “Overly curious” is NOSY

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 11, 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 N starts with

The clue “Overly curious” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NOSY — a 4-letter word that begins with N 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.

Other clues with the answer NOSY

NOSY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Prone to snooping” Jan 13, 2026 “Overly interested” Dec 7, 2025 “Meddlesome” Jul 27, 2025 “Fond of snooping” Jul 16, 2025 “Fond of snooping” May 4, 2025 “Too curious” Feb 13, 2025 “Overly inquisitive” Jan 19, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Overly curious”

What is the answer to “Overly curious” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NOSY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Overly curious”?

The answer NOSY contains 4 letters.

Was “Overly curious” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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