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“Stiff and sore”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stiff and sore”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 18, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter Y
A ? ? Y

A 4-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

A C H Y

The answer to “Stiff and sore” is ACHY

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Sep 18, 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 A starts with

The clue “Stiff and sore” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ACHY — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with Y.

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 ACHY

ACHY has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Needing liniment” Sep 17, 2026 “Feeling sore” Feb 20, 2026 “Sore from exertion” Jul 9, 2025 “Feeling sore” Apr 18, 2025 “Feeling sore” Apr 6, 2025 “Having sore muscles” Apr 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Stiff and sore”

What is the answer to “Stiff and sore” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACHY — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stiff and sore”?

The answer ACHY contains 4 letters.

Was “Stiff and sore” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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