Newsday.Answers
Daily Newsday Crossword

“Perfectionist precept”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Perfectionist precept”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 8, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

Hints first

Letters 7
First letter A
Last letter A
A ? ? ? ? ? A

A 7-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

A D A S T R A

The answer to “Perfectionist precept” is ADASTRA

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Aug 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Perfectionist precept” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ADASTRA — a 7-letter word that begins with A and ends with A.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 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 ADASTRA

ADASTRA has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues

More clues from the August 8, 2026 puzzle

Saturday Newsday Crossword
View full puzzle
Partial lunch order 5 ℓ · D Final warning? 8 ℓ · D Venerable entertainment threesome 3 ℓ · D Common forecast frequency 6 ℓ · D Sprinkling of yogurt-based dressings 10 ℓ · D Provincial accumulation 9 ℓ · D Far from great 3 ℓ · D Rainforest flier 5 ℓ · A Mossy 4 ℓ · A Strategic compilation 7 ℓ · D Who succeeded Bob as Senate Majority Leader (2001) 5 ℓ · D Not much to add 5 ℓ · D Outlet advisory 4 ℓ · D Sprightliness 9 ℓ · D Discordant dissent 4 ℓ · A Sophia's close kin 5 ℓ · D Strike together 5 ℓ · A Readily mobilized up to '73 4 ℓ · A Suspicion metaphor 4 ℓ · A Little things 10 ℓ · A

Frequently asked questions about “Perfectionist precept”

What is the answer to “Perfectionist precept” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ADASTRA — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Perfectionist precept”?

The answer ADASTRA contains 7 letters.

Was “Perfectionist precept” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

Is this site affiliated with Newsday?

No. This is an independent fan reference site — we are not affiliated with Newsday. The Newsday Crossword is a trademark of its respective owner. We solve and verify each Newsday Crossword puzzle manually before publishing the answer key.

Perfectionist precept — Newsday Crossword Clue Answer | Newsday Crossword Answers