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“Place to dock”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Place to dock”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 27, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

P I E R

The answer to “Place to dock” is PIER

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 27, 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 P starts with

The clue “Place to dock” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is PIER — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

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.

Other clues with the answer PIER

PIER has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Spot for docking” Aug 5, 2026 “Docking site” Apr 13, 2026 “Common fishing spot” Mar 6, 2026 “Spot to fish from” Feb 13, 2026 “Docking place” Dec 24, 2025 “Dockside platform” May 18, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Place to dock”

What is the answer to “Place to dock” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PIER — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Place to dock”?

The answer PIER contains 4 letters.

Was “Place to dock” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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