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“Strong desire”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Strong desire”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, September 21, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter U
Last letter E
U ? ? E

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

U R G E

The answer to “Strong desire” is URGE

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Sep 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

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

The clue “Strong desire” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is URGE — a 4-letter word that begins with U and ends with E.

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.

Other clues with the answer URGE

URGE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Strong desire”

What is the answer to “Strong desire” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is URGE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, September 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Strong desire”?

The answer URGE contains 4 letters.

Was “Strong desire” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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