“Small sign of spring”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Small sign of spring”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, February 12, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Small sign of spring” is ROSEBUD
Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Small sign of spring” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, February 12, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ROSEBUD — a 7-letter word that begins with R and ends with D.
This answer contains 3 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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Thursday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Small sign of spring”
What is the answer to “Small sign of spring” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is ROSEBUD — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Small sign of spring”?
The answer ROSEBUD contains 7 letters.
Was “Small sign of spring” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Across entry.
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