“Spending too much on something”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spending too much on something”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, February 8, 2026 puzzle.

Hints first

Letters 10
First letter O
Last letter G
O ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? G

A 10-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

O V E R P A Y I N G

The answer to “Spending too much on something” is OVERPAYING

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Feb 8, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 10 of 10 positions
Vowels 4 40% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter O starts with

The clue “Spending too much on something” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is OVERPAYING — a 10-letter word that begins with O and ends with G.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 6 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 “Spending too much on something”

What is the answer to “Spending too much on something” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is OVERPAYING — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Spending too much on something”?

The answer OVERPAYING contains 10 letters.

Was “Spending too much on something” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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