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“Run of about 11,000 yards, for short”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter K
T ? ? K

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T E N K

The answer to “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short” is TENK

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 20, 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 T starts with

The clue “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TENK — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with K.

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 “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short”

What is the answer to “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TENK — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short”?

The answer TENK contains 4 letters.

Was “Run of about 11,000 yards, for short” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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