“Spread apart, as fingers”
The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Spread apart, as fingers”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 puzzle.
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The answer to “Spread apart, as fingers” is SPLAY
Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer
Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notesThe clue “Spread apart, as fingers” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SPLAY — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with Y.
This answer contains 1 vowel 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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Wednesday Newsday CrosswordFrequently asked questions about “Spread apart, as fingers”
What is the answer to “Spread apart, as fingers” in the Newsday Crossword?
The verified answer is SPLAY — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Spread apart, as fingers”?
The answer SPLAY contains 5 letters.
Was “Spread apart, as fingers” an across or down clue?
This clue ran as a Down entry.
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