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“Popular vacation month”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Popular vacation month”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter J
Last letter Y
J ? ? Y

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

J U L Y

The answer to “Popular vacation month” is JULY

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 3, 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 J starts with

The clue “Popular vacation month” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is JULY — a 4-letter word that begins with J 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Popular vacation month”

What is the answer to “Popular vacation month” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is JULY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Popular vacation month”?

The answer JULY contains 4 letters.

Was “Popular vacation month” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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