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“Stands for drives”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stands for drives”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, June 12, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter S
T ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

T E E S

The answer to “Stands for drives” is TEES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 12, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Stands for drives” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TEES — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with S.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Stands for drives”

What is the answer to “Stands for drives” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TEES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, June 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stands for drives”?

The answer TEES contains 4 letters.

Was “Stands for drives” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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