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“Split __”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Split __”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 29, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter E
Last letter S
E ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

E N D S

The answer to “Split __” is ENDS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Aug 29, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Split __” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ENDS — a 4-letter word that begins with E and ends with S.

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.

Other clues with the answer ENDS

ENDS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Split __”

What is the answer to “Split __” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ENDS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Split __”?

The answer ENDS contains 4 letters.

Was “Split __” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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