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“Short on cash”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Short on cash”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

Hints first

Letters 15
First letter F
Last letter H
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? H

A 15-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F E E L I N G T H E P I N C H

The answer to “Short on cash” is FEELINGTHEPINCH

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published May 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 15 positions
Vowels 5 33% of word
Consonants 10 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Short on cash” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is FEELINGTHEPINCH — a 15-letter word that begins with F and ends with H.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 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 “Short on cash”

What is the answer to “Short on cash” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FEELINGTHEPINCH — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Short on cash”?

The answer FEELINGTHEPINCH contains 15 letters.

Was “Short on cash” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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