“Petty quarrel”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Petty quarrel”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 30, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Petty quarrel” is SPAT
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Petty quarrel” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPAT — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.
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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Monday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Petty quarrel”
What is the answer to “Petty quarrel” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SPAT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, March 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Petty quarrel”?
The answer SPAT contains 4 letters.
Was “Petty quarrel” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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