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“Surface to hang a picture on”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Surface to hang a picture on”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter W
Last letter L
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A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

W A L L

The answer to “Surface to hang a picture on” is WALL

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jun 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Surface to hang a picture on” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WALL — a 4-letter word that begins with W and ends with L.

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 “Surface to hang a picture on”

What is the answer to “Surface to hang a picture on” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WALL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Surface to hang a picture on”?

The answer WALL contains 4 letters.

Was “Surface to hang a picture on” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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