“Sails through, as a test”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Sails through, as a test”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A C E S

The answer to “Sails through, as a test” is ACES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 22, 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 “Sails through, as a test” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ACES — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Sails through, as a test”

What is the answer to “Sails through, as a test” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sails through, as a test”?

The answer ACES contains 4 letters.

Was “Sails through, as a test” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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