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“Stretch out”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Stretch out”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, March 5, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 8-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E L O N G A T E

The answer to “Stretch out” is ELONGATE

Letters 8
Direction Down
Published Mar 5, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 4 50% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Stretch out” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is ELONGATE — a 8-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 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 “Stretch out”

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

The verified answer is ELONGATE — a 8-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

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

The answer ELONGATE contains 8 letters.

Was “Stretch out” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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