“Stormy weather systems”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stormy weather systems”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 17, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter L
Last letter S
L ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L O W S

The answer to “Stormy weather systems” is LOWS

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 17, 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 L starts with

The clue “Stormy weather systems” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is LOWS — a 4-letter word that begins with L 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Stormy weather systems”

What is the answer to “Stormy weather systems” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LOWS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stormy weather systems”?

The answer LOWS contains 4 letters.

Was “Stormy weather systems” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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