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“Straighten out”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Straighten out”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, September 13, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter R
Last letter N
R ? ? ? ? ? N

A 7-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

R E A L I G N

The answer to “Straighten out” is REALIGN

Letters 7
Direction Across
Published Sep 13, 2026

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 7 positions
Vowels 3 43% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter R starts with

The clue “Straighten out” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, September 13, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is REALIGN — a 7-letter word that begins with R and ends with N.

This answer contains 3 vowels 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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Frequently asked questions about “Straighten out”

What is the answer to “Straighten out” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is REALIGN — a 7-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Straighten out”?

The answer REALIGN contains 7 letters.

Was “Straighten out” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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