“Short distance”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Short distance”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, September 10, 2026 puzzle.
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The Answer
The answer to “Short distance” is STEP
Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Short distance” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is STEP — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with P.
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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Short distance”
What is the answer to “Short distance” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is STEP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Short distance”?
The answer STEP contains 4 letters.
Was “Short distance” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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