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“Shots to swing”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Shots to swing”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 6 letters

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Letters 6
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? ? S

A 6-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

A T B A T S

The answer to “Shots to swing” is ATBATS

Letters 6
Direction Across
Published Feb 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Shots to swing” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ATBATS — a 6-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 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 “Shots to swing”

What is the answer to “Shots to swing” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATBATS — a 6-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shots to swing”?

The answer ATBATS contains 6 letters.

Was “Shots to swing” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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