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“Returned to the ground”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Returned to the ground”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, February 24, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter T
A ? ? T

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A L I T

The answer to “Returned to the ground” is ALIT

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Feb 24, 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 A starts with

The clue “Returned to the ground” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ALIT — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with T.

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 ALIT

ALIT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Touched down” May 10, 2026 “Came in for a landing” Apr 29, 2026 “Landed” Apr 2, 2026 “Dismounted” Dec 26, 2025 “Stepped down” Oct 10, 2025 “Did a dismount” Sep 21, 2025 “Made a landing” Sep 17, 2025 “Got off a horse” Aug 21, 2025 “Dismounted” Jul 27, 2025 “Dismounted” May 23, 2025 “Came down” Apr 26, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Returned to the ground”

What is the answer to “Returned to the ground” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALIT — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Returned to the ground”?

The answer ALIT contains 4 letters.

Was “Returned to the ground” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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