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“Shortened form of a wd.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shortened form of a wd.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, October 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter R
A ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A B B R

The answer to “Shortened form of a wd.” is ABBR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Oct 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Shortened form of a wd.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ABBR — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with R.

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 “Shortened form of a wd.”

What is the answer to “Shortened form of a wd.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ABBR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shortened form of a wd.”?

The answer ABBR contains 4 letters.

Was “Shortened form of a wd.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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