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“Standing upon”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Standing upon”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, June 14, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter P
A ? ? P

A 4-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

A T O P

The answer to “Standing upon” is ATOP

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 14, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Standing upon” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ATOP — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with P.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 ATOP

ATOP has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“At the summit of” Jun 3, 2026 “At the apex of” Mar 2, 2026 “Perched on” Feb 26, 2026 “Bestriding” Feb 20, 2026 “Perched upon” Feb 1, 2026 “At the summit of” Jan 12, 2026 “Bestriding” Oct 25, 2025 “On the summit of” Oct 15, 2025 “Situated on” Oct 9, 2025 “Perched upon” Sep 15, 2025 “At the pinnacle of” Sep 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Standing upon”

What is the answer to “Standing upon” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ATOP — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Standing upon”?

The answer ATOP contains 4 letters.

Was “Standing upon” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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